princox

[prin-koks]

princox Definition

a presumptuous young man; a pert or saucy youth.

Using princox: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "princox" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The new intern was a real princox, always acting like he knew everything.

  • Example

    He was a bit of a princox in his youth, but he's matured a lot since then.

  • Example

    The young prince was often called a princox by his detractors.

princox Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with princox

  • a young person who thinks they know everything and acts accordingly

    Example

    He may be a genius, but he's still just a princox of the world.

  • princoxish behavior

    behavior that is presumptuous, arrogant, or impertinent, especially when exhibited by a young person

    Example

    His princoxish behavior got him into trouble with his superiors.

  • princoxy attitude

    an attitude of arrogance or presumption, especially when exhibited by a young person

    Example

    Her princoxy attitude made it hard for her to make friends.

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Summary: princox in Brief

'Princox' [prin-koks] refers to a presumptuous or saucy young man. It is often used to describe someone who is overconfident or arrogant, especially when they are young. Examples include 'The new intern was a real princox, always acting like he knew everything.' and 'He was a bit of a princox in his youth, but he's matured a lot since then.' Synonyms include 'upstart' and 'whippersnapper,' while informal equivalents include 'smart aleck' and 'know-it-all.'