cockalorum

noun

ˌkä-kə-ˈlȯr-əm How to pronounce cockalorum (audio)
Definition of cockalorumnext
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as in rhodomontade
boastful speech or writing a boxer who was as famous for his prefight cockalorum as for his knockouts in the ring

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as in cock
someone who boasts Muhammad Ali's reputation as boxing's most colorful cockalorum

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  1. cock
  2. rhetoric
  3. hot air
Noun
  • In the rank and file of men showering the cocks and balls took on the air almost of an independent species, exhibited in instructive contrasts.
    Charles McGrath, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
  • The story is told from Dah’s perspective, as Jocelyn—who displays a quasi-mystical rapport with fighting cocks—suffers an emotional breakdown, putting their business and their lives in danger.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 26 July 2024
Definition of cock
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  • However, what violent extremists perceive as a tacit nod of approval — based on Trump’s own violent rhetoric — could lead to a surge in domestic terrorism in a country that remains anxious, angry and well-armed.
    Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Last fall, she was censured for her rhetoric on the Israel-Hamas war, which critics condemned as anti-Semitic.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of rhetoric
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  • And yet, a hot air balloon ride left a lasting impact.
    Marquavia Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Other photos included in the post showed the pair posing together by a hot air balloon on the ground, embracing on a ski slope, Turner fixing Pearson’s tie by a bar at a party, and embracing and laughing together while surrounded by fake cobwebs indoors at what appeared to be another party.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of hot air
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