Peacocky

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːˌkɒki/

Definitions of peacocky

adjective describing someone or something as ostentatious or showy, like a peacock

Example Sentences

A1 The peacocky bird showed off its colorful feathers.

A2 She wore a peacocky dress to the party, attracting everyone's attention.

B1 His peacocky behavior made him stand out in the crowd.

B2 The peacocky decorations at the event added a touch of elegance.

C1 The designer's peacocky collection was a hit at the fashion show.

C2 Her peacocky personality could be seen in every aspect of her life.

Examples of peacocky in a Sentence

formal The peacocky display of colors on the male peacock is truly a sight to behold.

informal She always dresses in such a peacocky way, with bright colors and bold patterns.

slang That outfit is so peacocky, you're definitely going to stand out in the crowd.

figurative His peacocky attitude at work is starting to annoy his colleagues.

Grammatical Forms of peacocky

• past tense: peacockied
• plural: peacockies
• comparative: more peacocky
• superlative: most peacocky
• present tense: peacocky
• future tense: will peacocky
• perfect tense: have peacockied
• continuous tense: is peacockying
• singular: peacocky
• positive degree: peacocky
• infinitive: to peacocky
• gerund: peacockying
• participle: peacockied

Origin and Evolution of peacocky

First Known Use: 1822 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'peacocky' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone or something as resembling or characteristic of a peacock in terms of showiness or ostentation. Over time, the word has evolved to also encompass traits such as vanity, arrogance, or excessive pride.