cocky

adjective
UK: /ˈkɒki/
US: /ˈkɑːki/

  1. Someone who is too confident about themselves.

    1. He's a cocky guy, always bragging about his achievements.
    2. Don't be so cocky just because you won one game; there's still a lot to learn.

  2. Acting in a way that shows you think you are very attractive or intelligent.

    1. That cocky smirk he always has is quite annoying.
    2. She gave a cocky reply, making it clear that she did not care what others thought.

Synonyms

conceited boastful smug overconfident arrogant

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cocky" in English means: Someone who is too confident about themselves., Acting in a way that shows you think you are very attractive or intelligent..

The phonetic transcription of "cocky" is /ˈkɒki/ in British English and /ˈkɑːki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cocky": conceited, boastful, smug, overconfident, arrogant.

Example usage of "cocky": "He's a cocky guy, always bragging about his achievements.". More examples on the page.