cocky

cock-y · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Conceited or arrogant in a bold or cheeky way.

  2. 2.

    Excessively self-confident.

Related words

Antonyms: humble, modest, self-effacing
See also: arrogant, conceited, confident, humble
Synonyms: arrogant, brash, conceited, overconfident, smug

Etymology

From "cock" (rooster, suggesting strutting behavior) + adjective suffix "-y," dating from the early 18th century.