Definitions
- Describing someone who is self-assured and confident in a slightly arrogant or boastful way. - Referring to a person who displays an excessive amount of confidence or arrogance. - Talking about someone who is overly proud and behaves in a superior or condescending manner.
- Describing someone who is self-assured and confident in a slightly arrogant or boastful way. - Referring to a person who displays an excessive amount of confidence or arrogance. - Talking about someone who is overly proud and behaves in a superior or condescending manner.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone who is self-assured and confident.
- 2Both words can have a negative connotation, suggesting arrogance or boastfulness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe someone who behaves in a superior or condescending manner.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Coky is more commonly used in British English, while cocky is more commonly used in American English.
- 2Regional preference: Coky is more commonly used in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, while cocky is more commonly used in the US and Canada.
- 3Popularity: Cocky is more widely recognized and used compared to coky.
Remember this!
Coky and cocky are synonyms that describe someone who is self-assured and confident, often in a slightly arrogant or boastful way. The only difference between the two words is the spelling, with coky being more commonly used in British English and cocky being more commonly used in American English. Both words carry a negative connotation and can be used to describe someone who behaves in a superior or condescending manner.
