noun
- plural of peacock; large colorful birds with long tail feathers that can be spread in a fan shape
verb
- third person singular present of peacock; shows off or displays oneself in a vain manner
Usage: informal
Examples
- The peacocks at the zoo displayed their magnificent tail feathers.
- Several peacocks roamed freely around the palace gardens.
- The male peacocks competed for the attention of the females.
- She peacocks around the office in her expensive clothes.
- He always peacocks when he gets a new car.
- The peacocks’ calls could be heard throughout the park.
- Wild peacocks are native to India and Sri Lanka.