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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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Noun
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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 -
The former became fighting cocks and the latter became sows.—
Matthew Gavin Frank,
Harper's Magazine,
6 June 2023
Noun
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Concerns over antisemitic rhetoric and vandalism didn’t even tighten the race.—
Sara Forman,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
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Trump also targeted Canada in his rhetoric, suggesting the country could become the 51st state in the U.S.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Highlights are helicopter rides, tethered hot air balloon rides, drag racing, demolition derby and an Indian River Olde Time Lumberjack Show in addition to the fireworks.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
2 July 2025
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Other outdoor options include hot air balloon rides, paddling a kayak down the Verde River or visiting one of the ancient sandstone cliff dwellings and checking out the petroglyphs at Palatki, Honanki or Crane Heritage sites.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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“Cockalorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cockalorum. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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