acock Definition
in a state of pride or arrogance.
Using acock: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "acock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He strutted down the street, acock with his new suit.
Example
She walked into the room, head held high and acock with confidence.
Origins of acock
from Middle English 'a-,' meaning 'on,' and 'cok,' meaning 'cock'
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Summary: acock in Brief
'Acock' [əˈkɒk] is an adverb that describes someone in a state of pride or arrogance. It is often used to describe someone who is strutting or walking with their head held high. There are no idioms or phrases associated with this word.
