cocky
1Origin of cocky
1Other words from cocky
- cock·i·ly, adverb
- cock·i·ness, noun
Words Nearby cocky
Other definitions for cocky (2 of 3)
Origin of cocky
2Other definitions for cocky (3 of 3)
Origin of cocky
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How to use cocky in a sentence
Her portrait shows a young woman who’s self-assured but not cocky, just uncertain enough about life and the world to help us navigate it too.
Among other remarks, Rogozin has said that NASA should not get too cocky about its newfound access to space in case SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle "breaks."
Russia’s space chief wishes his oligarchs invested in space like Branson and Musk | Eric Berger | July 13, 2021 | Ars TechnicaDuring the second snow of the next year, we got cocky and took on too many customers.
These Teen Brothers Are The Geniuses Behind This Popular Mumbo Sauce Brand | Kimberly Wilson | April 12, 2021 | Essence.comIt’s Bugs Bunny, in fact, who seems to channel Gashouse Gang star pitcher Dizzy Dean, with his cocky persona and homespun personality.
‘Baseball Bugs’ at 75: How a Looney Tunes classic left its mark on America’s pastime | Frederic J. Frommer | February 25, 2021 | Washington PostWhere are you going to, Henny-penny, cocky-locky, and Ducky-daddles?
Peter and Prince were the dearest dogs, and cocky was a parrot that could say the most amusing things.
Greyfriars Bobby | Eleanor AtkinsonI got to know of this affair through Robbins' backing up of cocky, and telling Urquhart that nobody was afraid of him.
A Holiday in Bed and Other Sketches | J. M. Barrie“cocky,” he said bravely, without a quiver of fear or flight, when Michael had charged upon him at sight to destroy him.
Michael, Brother of Jerry | Jack LondonSo Kwaque remained in the two rooms, cooking and housekeeping for his master and caring for Michael and cocky.
Michael, Brother of Jerry | Jack London
British Dictionary definitions for cocky (1 of 2)
/ (ˈkɒkɪ) /
excessively proud of oneself
Derived forms of cocky
- cockily, adverb
British Dictionary definitions for cocky (2 of 2)
/ (ˈkɒkɪ) /
short for cockatoo (def. 2)
a farmer whose farm is regarded as small or of little account
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