peacocky
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1ADJ.
light, practical, smart
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adj
Proud and boastful.
From his short passes to the hip-length tan winter coat he slipped on after the game, Pennington proved in myriad ways that he was all about being practical, not peacocky.
Of a horse: showy in motion; holding itself high while running.
“Samson 4th” was third, a smart, peacocky horse, favoured by his marvellous action, which invariably catches the Judge's eye.
The famous Biennial was won by Earl of Dartrey, a light, peacocky horse, who was, perhaps, better than he looked.
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3From his short passes to the hip-length tan winter coat he slipped on after the game, Pennington proved in myriad ways that he was all about being practical, not peacocky.
Wiktionary“Samson 4th” was third, a smart, peacocky horse, favoured by his marvellous action, which invariably catches the Judge's eye.
WiktionaryThe famous Biennial was won by Earl of Dartrey, a light, peacocky horse, who was, perhaps, better than he looked.
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