Let's go Peacocking in the club!
by T-Savage September 2, 2016

The first rule of peacocking is : don't tell the audience what it already knows.
This 'rule' refers to a maxim in social science literature that a person/thing trying to show status should not be repetitive / redundant and give the audience what they already know would happen.
This 'rule' refers to a maxim in social science literature that a person/thing trying to show status should not be repetitive / redundant and give the audience what they already know would happen.
John just violated the First Rule of Peacocking when giving his acceptance speech! he acted like no one knew why they were all there when he told them again about his achievements.
by Human Peacocking June 11, 2023

The person, or people, in the office who, like a literally injured peacock, make a lot of noise and ruffle alllll their feathers (and yours too) to give the illusion of being ~super~ productive, but actually achieving fuck all.
Person 1: Wow, that Dale has been racing about on the phone all day! He looks super busy!
Person 2: Um no, he's an Injured Peacock; making all the noise and flapping about the place but not actually doing anything.
Person 2: Um no, he's an Injured Peacock; making all the noise and flapping about the place but not actually doing anything.
by Suburban_mo May 23, 2016

Rather than flaunting your resources or assets, you work to conceal them in order to attract a mate who has lower expectations.
by Sockrates Rex May 11, 2019

To focus more on the appearance than the depth. Music is repetitive, lacks true feeling within the lyrics.
Their outfits are incredibly showy and especially eccentric. They throw their voice and hold notes for no reason as the crowd cheers like it's an amazing feat.
Their outfits are incredibly showy and especially eccentric. They throw their voice and hold notes for no reason as the crowd cheers like it's an amazing feat.
Look at Beyoncé Vocalist Peacocking on the edge of the stage in her sparkly blue dress and yelling at people.
by Darth Fuzzbutt November 14, 2023

impeachTrump: *Makes shitty statement*
User: I respect your opinion as a fellow human, but I would love to suggest that you shove your shitty opinion down a peacock anus
User: I respect your opinion as a fellow human, but I would love to suggest that you shove your shitty opinion down a peacock anus
by Nyaakuza June 27, 2019

by DaisyspeaCOCK December 24, 2024
