Cocky (Adjective)
Meaning
Overly self-confident or self-assertive; "a very cocky young man".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He walked into the room with a cocky grin on his face, expecting everyone to notice him.
- The new employee was a bit too cocky for his own good, often interrupting his colleagues during meetings.
- Her cocky attitude made it difficult for others to work with her, as she always thought she knew best.
- The young athlete's cocky demeanor on the field often got him into trouble with the referees.
- After winning a few local tournaments, the chess player became cocky and started to underestimate his opponents.