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coxcomb vs sheik

sheik vs coxcomb

coxcomb and sheik both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coxcomb Yes No No No
sheik Yes No No No
As nouns, sheik is a hypernym of coxcomb; that is, sheik is a word with a broader meaning than coxcomb:
  • coxcomb: a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
  • sheik: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
Other hypernyms of coxcomb include beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, swell.
coxcomb (noun) sheik (noun)
the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds the leader of an Arab village or family
a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
Difference between coxcomb and sheik

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