B2adjectiveinformalemotionsrelationships
US/ˈkɑː.ki/
UK/ˈkɒk.i/
too confident about yourself, in a way that annoys others
In context
He got a bit cocky after winning his first match.
Don't get cocky, the final exam is much harder.
I like confident people, but he's just cocky.
Words that go with cocky
verb + adjective
- get cockyThe team got cocky and lost the game.
adverb + adjective
- a bit cockyHe seemed a bit cocky in the interview.
- too cockyDon't be too cocky about your chances.
adjective + noun
- cocky attitudeHis cocky attitude annoyed the whole team.
- cocky smileHe walked in with a cocky smile.