Cocky

/ˈkɒki/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Overly confident or self-assured in a way that is perceived as arrogant.

His cocky attitude made it hard for him to make friends.

Showing an exaggerated belief in one's own abilities or importance.

The cocky player boasted about his skills before the match.

Having a bold or brash demeanor.

She walked into the room with a cocky smile, clearly proud of her accomplishment.

Exhibiting lack of humility; conceited.

Their cocky remarks during the debate turned off the audience.

Derived from cock, which conveys a sense of pride or arrogance.

cocky as a rooster

Extremely self-assured or confident.

confidence

A feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something.

brash

Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way.

Full of oneself

He's so full of himself, acting all cocky after winning.

Swaggering

She was swaggering around the office, acting cocky.