"peacocking" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpikɑkɪŋ/ [General-American], /ˈpiːkɒkɪŋ/ [Received-Pronunciation] Audio: En-us-peacocking.oga
Etymology: From peacock + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peacock|ing}} peacock + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} peacocking (uncountable)
  1. (seduction community) Ostentatious dress or behaviour employed by a man in an attempt to impress women. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Seduction community
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