The meaning of COXCOMB is a jester's cap adorned with a strip of red.

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Some of the very many similar alternative terms are: coxcomb, fribble, popinjay (meaning parrot), fashion-monger, and ninny.

There are 16 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun coxcomb, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Jun 15, 2025 · Noun [edit] coxcomb (plural coxcombs) (historical) The cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe. The fleshy red pate of a rooster. (by extension) A foolish or conceited person; a dandy. …

Define coxcomb. coxcomb synonyms, coxcomb pronunciation, coxcomb translation, English dictionary definition of coxcomb. n. 1. A conceited dandy; a fop. 2. Obsolete A jester's cap; a cockscomb. …

Coxcomb definition: A conceited dandy; a fop.