The quality or state of being a coxcomb; foolishness combined with excessive vanity or conceit.
From 'coxcomb' with the suffix '-ness,' creating an abstract noun for the characteristic trait of acting like a foolish, vain person.
Adding '-ness' to an insult like 'coxcomb' creates a more technical-sounding word for the behavior—'coxcombness' almost sounds scholarly, turning mockery into diagnosis.
Feminized form of coxcomb, but historically rare. When applied to women, it paradoxically emphasized foolishness without the jester context, conflating female appearance or behavior with inherent stupidity rather than role-play.
Avoid entirely; use gender-neutral terms like 'fool' or 'vain person.' Gender suffix adds derogatory weight.
["vain person","fool","show-off"]
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