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cocky

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑki/ · UK /ˈkɒki/

cocky means: Too sure of your own ability or importance, in a way that annoys other people.

adjective

TOO CONFIDENTB2

Too sure of your own ability or importance, in a way that annoys other people.

  • He gave me a cocky grin.
  • She became cocky after winning twice.
  • Don't get cocky before the match is over.

Similar words: overconfident, arrogant, conceited

Opposites: modest, humble

Common phrases: cocky grin, cocky attitude, get cocky, cocky smile

Questions about cocky

What does cocky mean?

Too sure of your own ability or importance, in a way that annoys other people.

What is cocky in other languages?

Türkçe: kendini beğenmiş · Español: arrogante · Français: arrogant · Deutsch: überheblich · Italiano: arrogante · 日本語: 生意気な

How do you pronounce cocky?

In American English /ˈkɑki/; in British English /ˈkɒki/.

How do you use cocky in a sentence?

He gave me a cocky grin. She became cocky after winning twice.

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