cocky
word
/ˈkɑki/
KAH-kee
/kˈɒki/
KO-kee
Definition
Someone who is cocky acts extremely confident in an annoying or arrogant way, often thinking they are better than others.
Usage & Nuances
'Cocky' is informal and sometimes negative. It describes someone as overconfident in a way that annoys others. Similar words: 'arrogant', 'confident' (neutral/positive), 'conceited' (strongly negative). Be careful: 'cocky' is never a compliment.
Spanish: presumido - arrogante - creídoPortuguese (BR): arrogante - convencido - metidoPortuguese (PT): arrogante - convencido - convencido de si próprioChinese (Simplified): 自大 - 自负 - 狂妄Chinese (Traditional): 自大 - 自負 - 狂妄Hindi: घमंडी - अकड़ूArabic: متعجرف - مغرورBengali: অতিস্বাভাবিক আত্মবিশ্বাসী - অহংকারীRussian: самоуверенный - дерзкийJapanese: 生意気 - 傲慢なVietnamese: tự phụ - kiêu ngạoKorean: 건방진 - 잘난 체하는Turkish: kibirli - kendini beğenmişUrdu: خود پسند - مغرورIndonesian: sombong - percaya diri berlebihan
Example Sentences
He is so cocky, always talking about how great he is.
basic
Don’t be cocky before the exam—you still need to study.
basic
People don’t like it when you act cocky.
basic
He came off a bit cocky during the interview, but he’s actually nice.
natural
Don’t get too cocky just because you won one game.
natural
She’s talented, but sometimes her cocky attitude puts people off.
natural