Cock of the walk

n.

Heard in Tipperary

A person who considers himself superior to others.

That lad thinks he's the cock of the walk.

Posh English

That fellow fancies himself rather superior to everyone else.

Related terms

• A cake walkSomething accomplished with ridiculous ease.
• Get out and walkAn announcement that one has just broken wind.
• Won't walk out in the mudPossessing a healthy amount of common sense; certainly no fool.
• Your so tight u squeak when u walk ba!A miserly or stingy person.
• Laudy dawA pretentious or affected individual who considers himself rather superior.
• A head like a turkey cockRed-faced from embarrassment or exertion.