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单词 cocky
释义

cocky

adjective

ˈkä-kē How to pronounce cocky (audio)
cockier; cockiest
1
: boldly or brashly self-confident
a cocky young actor
he is invariably a smug and cocky stuffed shirt James Thurber
2
: jaunty
cockily
ˈkä-kə-lē How to pronounce cocky (audio)
adverb
cockiness
ˈkä-kē-nəs How to pronounce cocky (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • arch
  • audacious
  • bold
  • bold-faced
  • brash
  • brassbound
  • brassy
  • brazen
  • brazen-faced
  • cheeky
  • cocksure
  • fresh
  • impertinent
  • impudent
  • insolent
  • nervy
  • sassy
  • saucy
  • wise
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Example Sentences

Don't get too cocky about your chances of getting the job. a cocky young actor who thought that he was God's gift to the theater
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Word History

Etymology

see cock entry 1

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cocky

adjective

ˈkä-kē How to pronounce cocky (audio)
cockier; cockiest
: very sure of oneself : boldly self-confident

cocky

adjective

as in cocksure
displaying or marked by rude boldness a cocky young actor who thought that he was God's gift to the theater

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • cocksure
  • sassy
  • wise
  • insolent
  • brash
  • brazen
  • impudent
  • cheeky
  • brassy
  • saucy
  • defiant
  • bold
  • assertive
  • blunt
  • fresh
  • nervy
  • impertinent
  • audacious
  • cute
  • arch
  • brazen-faced
  • brassbound
  • smart
  • disrespectful
  • bold-faced
  • curt
  • mouthy
  • flippant
  • obtrusive
  • unabashed
  • bluff
  • forward
  • shameless
  • unblushing
  • flip
  • facetious
  • pert
  • lippy
  • smart-alecky
  • smart-aleck

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • timid
  • shy
  • meek
  • humble
  • mousy
  • polite
  • demure
  • modest
  • courteous
  • retiring
  • deferential
  • respectful
  • proper
  • genteel
  • mousey
  • embarrassed
  • mannerly
  • gentle
  • mild
  • shamefaced
  • abashed
  • blushing
  • inconspicuous
  • unobtrusive
  • ashamed
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