cockier; cockiest
1
: boldly or brashly self-confident
a cocky young actor
he is invariably a smug and cocky stuffed shirt—
James Thurber
James Thurber2
: jaunty
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Don't get too cocky about your chances of getting the job.
a cocky young actor who thought that he was God's gift to the theater
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An immeasurable number of cocky children—not to mention the grown-ups—across the globe have followed suit, flashing obnoxious Muotombos at their smaller peers during all manner of basketball games.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
But his vocals remain forceful as well as cocky and playful across the board.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2024
Joining Burr on the big election episode is cocky rocker Mk.gee as musical guest.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
No nerves for Mike Franks, though — a cocky, mustachioed figure of indeterminate Southern origin who wears his machismo and political incorrectness on his suspenders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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Sean Gregory, TIME, 30 Sep. 2024
But his vocals remain forceful as well as cocky and playful across the board.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2024
Joining Burr on the big election episode is cocky rocker Mk.gee as musical guest.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
No nerves for Mike Franks, though — a cocky, mustachioed figure of indeterminate Southern origin who wears his machismo and political incorrectness on his suspenders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Cocky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocky. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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