cockscomb vs fop
fop vs cockscombcockscomb and fop both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cockscomb | Yes | No | No | No |
| fop | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
fop is a hypernym of
cockscomb; that is, fop is a
word with a broader meaning than cockscomb:
- cockscomb: a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
- fop: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
Other hypernyms of cockscomb include
beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, gallant, sheik, swell.
| cockscomb (noun) | fop (noun) |
|---|---|
| the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds | a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance |
| a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red | |
| a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments | |
| garden annual with featherlike spikes of red or yellow flowers |
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