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Peacock
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
Translation of "peacock" into Russian
peacock
Noun
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
peacock
peacocks pl
The peacock spread its colorful feathers.
Павлин расправил свои красочные перья.
peacock
Verb
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
peacock
peacocks
peacocked Past Simple / Past Participle
peacocking Gerund
He likes to peacock around the office, showing off his new suit.
Он любит важничать в офисе, показывая свой новый костюм.
Additional translations
Definitions
peacock
Noun
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
The male of the peafowl species (especially Pavo cristatus or Pavo muticus), known for its large iridescent tail feathers that it can fan out in a spectacular display.
A peacock was calling loudly as it spread its brilliant tail in the courtyard.
A person who is very proud or vain, often showing off or seeking attention.
He was such a peacock, always boasting about his achievements at every opportunity.
peacock
Verb
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
To behave in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration, often by showing off or being ostentatious.
He loves to peacock around the office, always boasting about his latest achievements.
To display or flaunt (something) in a showy or ostentatious way.
She peacocked her designer handbag at the party to make sure everyone noticed.
peacock
Adjective
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
Of a blue-green colour or iridescent quality similar to that of a peacock's tail feathers.
She chose a peacock dress that shimmered under the ballroom lights.
Ostentatiously showy or flamboyant.
His peacock outfit drew all eyes the moment he walked into the hall.
Peacock
Proper noun
A surname of English origin.
Edward Peacock was a noted 19th-century antiquarian.
A U.S. subscription video-on-demand service owned by NBCUniversal.
The new comedy series will be released exclusively on Peacock next month.
Idioms and phrases
strut like a peacock
He strutted like a peacock after getting the promotion.
важничать как павлин
Он важничал как павлин после получения повышения.
(someone) is (a) peacock
He is such a peacock, always showing off his new clothes.
(кто-то) ведет себя как павлин
Он такой павлин, всегда хвастается своей новой одеждой.
feathers of a peacock
He loves to dress up and show off, always in the feathers of a peacock.
павлиние перья
Ему нравится наряжаться и хвастаться, всегда в павлиньих перьях.
peacock dance
The festival featured a traditional peacock dance.
танец павлина
На фестивале был представлен традиционный танец павлина.
peacock colors
The designer used vibrant peacock colors in the fashion show.
цвета павлина
Дизайнер использовал яркие цвета павлина в показе мод.
peacock display
The zoo organized a peacock display for the visitors.
павлинье шоу
Зоопарк организовал павлинье шоу для посетителей.
proud as a peacock
She was proud as a peacock after winning the award.
гордый как павлин
Она была горда как павлин после получения награды.
strut around like a peacock
He strutted around like a peacock after winning the award.
важничать как павлин
Он важничал как павлин после того, как выиграл награду.