Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cocky
adjective
/ˈkɒki/
Definition
Having an arrogant or brash confidence.
Examples
- He walked into the room with a cocky grin, sure that he would win the game.
- Her cocky attitude made it hard for her to make friends.
- The cocky player underestimated his opponents and ended up losing the match.
Meaning
Cocky describes someone who is overly confident in their abilities or knowledge, often to the point of being disrespectful or dismissive of others.
Synonyms
- arrogant
- conceited
- overconfident
- self-assured
