Cockalorum [kok-uh-LOHR-uh m] (n.) - A boastful and self-important little man with an exaggerated idea of his own importance. - Bragging or boastful talk; crowing.
Pseudo-Latinization of “cock” Influenced by Dutch “kockeloeren” (to crow). From Middle English “cock” from Old English “cocc” cognate with Old Norse “kokkr”.
Used in a sentence: “Wembleton, the company cockalorum, can always be found strutting about through the building as though the whole place would fall to rubble if it weren’t for him keeping the place running.”
(n.)
- A boastful and self-important little man with an exaggerated idea of his own importance.
- Bragging or boastful talk; crowing.
“Wembleton, the company cockalorum, can always be found strutting about through the building as though the whole place would fall to rubble if it weren’t for him keeping the place running.”