Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cockier

Adjective

/ˈkɒk.i.ər/

Definition

Having an excessive confidence or self-importance.

Examples

After winning the competition, he became even cockier than before, boasting about his skills.
She made a cockier remark during the meeting, causing some of her colleagues to raise their eyebrows.

Meaning

The term ‘cockier’ refers to a heightened state of confidence that can come across as arrogance. It describes someone who appears overly sure of themselves, often in a way that might be perceived as boastful or disdainful.