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

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

by AmethystRemnant December 14, 2017

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.
Guy- " the way he peacocking its hard not to notice" he is saucey tho.
by 808king February 11, 2022

by DaisyspeaCOCK December 24, 2024

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
A celebrity will Peacock and say theyre back on SM but make no mention of the allegation, ignoring them
by Loco Ceeer February 22, 2022
