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cocky

adjective \ˈkä-kē\

: having or showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people

cock·i·ercock·i·est

Full Definition of COCKY

1
:  boldly or brashly self-confident <a cocky young actor>
2
:  jaunty
— cock·i·ly \ˈkä-kə-lē\ adverb
— cock·i·ness \ˈkä-kē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of COCKY

1768

Related to COCKY

Synonyms
arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash, brassbound, brassy, brazen, brazen-faced, cheeky, cocksure, nervy, fresh, impertinent, impudent, insolent, sassy, saucy, wise
Antonyms
meek, mousy (or mousey), retiring, shy, timid

Rhymes with COCKY

jockey, rocky
COCKINESS Defined for Kids

cocky

adjective \ˈkä-kē\
cock·i·ercock·i·est

Definition of COCKY for Kids

:  very sure of oneself :  boldly self-confident

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