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weathercock

noun

ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌkäk

Definition of weathercock

as in chameleon

a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions when the winds suddenly shifted on social values, the weathercocks wasted no time in proclaiming their newfound passion for conservatism

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Recent Examples of weathercock When the Museum of Old Newbury purchased the weathercock from the First Religious Society of Newburyport in 2018, the presumption was the vane was made by either Shem Drowne or his son Thomas. — Maysoon Khan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2019

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chameleon

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Otherwise, any bottom is fair game; the white tank top is a true closet chameleon, pairing well with everything from capris to denim Bermuda shorts and balloon pants.

— Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 July 2026
Greige also acts as a chameleon color, with undertones that appear as warm or cool based on the rest of the room's decor, lighting, and position in the home.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

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