- cock of the walk
- Cock of the walkA man who is excessively confident and thinks he's better than other people is the cock of the walk.
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Cock o' the Walk — est un court métrage d animation américain de la série des Silly Symphonies produit par Walt Disney et sorti le 30 novembre 1935[1]. Ce film est inspiré de la fable Les Deux Coqs (1678) de Jean de La Fontaine[2] … Wikipédia en Français
Cock of the walk — Cock Cock (k[o^]k), n. [AS. coc; of unknown origin, perh. in imitation of the cry of the cock. Cf. {Chicken}.] 1. The male of birds, particularly of gallinaceous or domestic fowls. [1913 Webster] 2. A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cock of the walk — cock′ of the walk′ n. a domineering and overbearing person … From formal English to slang
cock of the walk — n. a dominating person in any group, esp. an overbearing one … English World dictionary
cock of the walk — phrasal : one that dominates a group or situation especially overbearingly a rather boastful gentleman in a high collar and red suspenders appeared to be cock of the walk R.H.Schauffler * * * the leader in a group, esp. one with a conceited,… … Useful english dictionary
(the) cock of the walk — British, old fashioned a man who acts as if he is more fashionable or important than other people. He acts like the cock of the walk around the office … New idioms dictionary
cock of the walk — the leader in a group, esp. one with a conceited, domineering manner. [1850 55] * * * … Universalium
cock of the walk — someone who dominates others within a group. → cock … English new terms dictionary
cock of the walk — phrasal one that dominates a group or situation especially overbearingly … New Collegiate Dictionary
cock of the walk — noun A proud or conceited person. With his smart witty talk … Wiktionary
