Meaning & use
cocky
Overly self-confident in a way that seems arrogant or disrespectful toward others.
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The rookie's cocky attitude quickly annoyed his far more experienced and patient teammates.
She sounded a little cocky when she predicted an easy win against the defending champions.
A note on using this word
Cocky is informal and usually disapproving, describing confidence that comes across as excessive or annoying rather than simply self-assured.
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