fighting cock
A 'fighting cock' primarily refers to a rooster bred for cockfighting, but it can also describe a very aggressive person.
Definition
C1Animal Sports
(technical, specific)A rooster bred and trained for participating in cockfights.
Example
- The fighting cock was trained rigorously for the upcoming match.
C2Colloquial
(dated, informal)A person who is extremely aggressive and prone to fighting.
Example
- He's known as a fighting cock in the neighborhood, always ready to argue or brawl.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fighting cock":
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