Boldly, confidently, briskly, vivaciously: esp. in to crackor craw crouse (Scottish), to talk boldly or over-confidently.

In a forward manner; readily, promptly, eagerly; presumptuously, pertly.

In an unduly forward or obtrusive way; with importunate forwardness; (now esp.) in a self-important, pedantic, or interfering manner; with…

In an insolent or cocky manner. Cf. cocking, adj.1 2.

in a self-asserting manner; so as to be self-asserting.

In a perky manner; exaggeratedly; pertly, jauntily, cheerfully.

In an irritatingly self-assertive or conceited manner.

In a cocky manner; with brash or excessive self-confidence; arrogantly, conceitedly.

in a chesty (sense 1) manner (U.S. slang).

Hence, any highly independent or individual outlook, approach, appearance, etc.; self-possession; style, swagger, front; esp. in with (an) attitude…