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
Noun
  • The rhetoric on social media following that – that murder is extraordinarily alarming.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The steep slide that month came as Fed rhetoric was perceived as too hawkish for comfort, coinciding with concerns over tariff impacts.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of rhetoric
Noun
  • Activities include a hot air balloon ride over the stunning vineyards of Champagne or guided tours of the renowned Champagne cellars.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Because hot air is thirstier — and therefore wetter — the rising heat has correlated with a rise in floods as well.
    Saul Elbein, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of hot air
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