释义 |
ˈcockiness colloq. [f. cocky a. + -ness.] Cocky quality; self-assertiveness, conceit.
1864J. D. Campbell in Glasgow Citizen 19 Nov., Cockiness is older than this century, in which it has been developed to so alarming an extent. 1883St. James's Gaz. 1 May 3 The inconsiderate insolences and cockinesses of some of their friends. |