peacocking

Performing or displaying one’s perceived talents or attributes in an exaggerated and public way, frequently in situations where such behavior is either misplaced or unwarranted. Strutting one’s stuff - particularly in a manner that intends to initiate modern day courting rituals.

Performing or displaying one’s perceived talents or attributes in an exaggerated and public way, frequently in situations where such behavior is either misplaced or unwarranted. Strutting one’s stuff - particularly in a way that intends to initiate modern day courting rituals.
"Another bathroom selfie? That's Becky's 3rd in a row."
“She hasn't matched in a few days, she’s peacocking again.”
by larryword April 28, 2018
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It's when a man gets dressed up in outrageously awesome outfits, and go out and confidently wear that shit so everyone can and will see and notice him. It's a way to attract the opposite sex
Girl- "do you see what he's wearing"
Guy- " the way he peacocking its hard not to notice" he is saucey tho.
by 808king February 11, 2022
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When a celebrity has come back from a somewhat enforced social media hiatus (normally after alledged sexual misconduct)

A celebrity will Peacock and say theyre back on SM but make no mention of the allegation, ignoring them
I saw Mr Big is back on Instagram after his allegations hiatus

He's peacocking
by Loco Ceeer February 22, 2022
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verb. The practice of men dressing up outrageously flamboyantly, and strutting up and down, in order to win the game of my-tail's-more-fabulouser-than-yours with their mates. See mermen (stange folks of the male variety who go to great lengths to fashion themselves a tail, and pretend they are half man half fish. Mad enough for you?)
I was out peacocking the other day, when suddenly, along came a spider and sat ddown beside me, and proceeded to tetry to knaw my brain out with its incessant yabbering. Btw I am bonkers.
by LostInAField February 12, 2019
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When somebody actively seeks attention on social media by posting a pic or video that is asking for likes/comments

Or when you’re trying to act up in front of somebody to get their attention
Why do you keep walking past that group of guys Emily?

I’m peacocking
by EmilyLomas1987 August 27, 2020
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The display of a fragile male ego; does something small that he wants a lot of attention for so he brings it up excessively.
"My boyfriend fixed the toilet at work and he's been peacocking all week."

"One of them will get motivated one day and spend the day doing it. After that, they'll walk around making a HUGE deal about how they did it for weeks. 'Peacocking', I believe it's called."
by claire_cakes June 27, 2024
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