1. plural of cockalorum: a small man who acts in a self-important or boastful manner
Usage: informal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The little cockalorums strutted around the office as if they owned the place.
• Don’t pay attention to those cockalorums and their empty boasts.
• The meeting was full of cockalorums trying to impress the new manager.
• She dismissed the cockalorums with a wave of her hand.
• The cockalorums’ loud voices filled the small room.