cocky
adjective
cockily
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a word derived from
cocky.
Example Sentences
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Philosopher Daniel Dennett, in his cockily titled Consciousness Explained, asserted that consciousness clearly emerges from neural processes, such as electrochemical pulses in the brain.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 14, 2021
Maksim Yakubets, 33, is best known as co-leader of a cybergang that cockily calls itself Evil Corp.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2021
On a Thursday night in Seoul at a Beatles-themed basement pub, Danny Cho had one elbow cockily perched atop a mic stand as he launched into another joke.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2020
Kanye cockily believed himself capable of dethroning Fiddy – and he promptly did, forever banishing the Queens gangsta rapper to the realm of bodega drinks and self-help books.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 25, 2015
“I hear somebody’s looking for me,” Joe said cockily.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
