gamecock

/ˈɡeɪmˌkɑk/
noun
  1. A rooster bred and trained for fighting, especially in the sport of cockfighting.
    • The farmer raised gamecocks for their strength and aggressive nature.
    • The gamecock strutted around the pen, ready to challenge any rival.
    • In some regions, gamecocks are still used in illegal fighting matches.
  2. A person who is aggressive, combative, or eager to fight.
    • Her gamecock attitude made her a fierce competitor on the soccer field.
    • He was a real gamecock in the debate, never backing down from an argument.
    • The little boy acted like a gamecock, picking fights with kids twice his size.
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