She realized she had been taken in by a foolish coxcomb pretending to be a wealthy businessman.
proud coxcomb
Frequency:
45
%
The proud coxcomb strutted around the room, showing off his new outfit.
Idiomatic Expressions for coxcomb
Phrase: play the coxcomb
Meaning: to act in a conceited or self-important manner
Usage: He likes to play the coxcomb whenever he's around attractive people.