cocky

[ˈkɒki]

cocky Definition

  • 1arrogantly self-confident
  • 2showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people

Using cocky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cocky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was too cocky to realize he was making a mistake.

  • Example

    Her cocky attitude made her unpopular with her colleagues.

  • Example

    Don't be so cocky about your chances of winning.

  • Example

    His cocky grin annoyed me.

cocky Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for cocky

Phrases with cocky

  • a person who thinks they are better than everyone else and behaves in an arrogant way

    Example

    Ever since he got promoted, he's been acting like the cock of the walk.

  • extremely cocky or arrogant

    Example

    He strutted around the office like he was cocky as a bantam rooster.

  • a young person who is overly confident and arrogant

    Example

    He was a cocky kid who thought he knew everything.

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Summary: cocky in Brief

'Cocky' [ˈkɒki] is an adjective used to describe someone who is arrogantly self-confident and shows confidence in a way that is annoying to others. It is often used in phrases like 'cock of the walk,' referring to someone who thinks they are better than everyone else, and 'cocky as a bantam rooster,' meaning extremely cocky or arrogant. Synonyms include 'arrogant,' 'overconfident,' and 'conceited.' Antonyms include 'humble' and 'modest.'

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