cocky

Meanings

• adjective

  having more than ordinary or excessive self-confidence

  - "He was a cocky young man who believed he could win the race."
  - "Despite her lack of experience, she was a cocky new hire."
  - "The rooster was a cocky bird, strutting around the yard."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɔki/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈkɔki/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈkɔki/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cockatoo , crofter , cockatoo

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cocky
hocky , docky , locky

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Variants

List of all variants of cocky that leads to same result
cockier , cockiest , cockily , cockiness , cockinesses , cocky

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used to describe a rooster's strutting behavior, the term 'cocky' came to be used metaphorically to describe someone who is excessively self-confident.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cocky' is often used in the horse racing industry to describe a horse that is favored to win.

2. In some parts of the world, it is considered good luck to greet a rooster with the word 'cocky'

3. The term 'cocky' has been used as a nickname for various sports teams and athletes, including the Cocky the Gamecock mascot of the University of South Carolina

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Related Concepts

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1. arrogance: A feeling of self-importance or superiority, often used interchangeably with 'cockiness'

2. hubris: An excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to a person's downfall

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'cocky' has been used to describe characters who are overconfident or arrogant. In music, there is a genre of country music called 'Cocky Fool' that revolves around songs about bragging and self-confidence.

How to Memorize "cocky"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a rooster strutting around with its chest puffed out. Imagine yourself behaving in a similar way when you feel cocky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cocky' with the image of a rooster or someone who is overconfident. Create a mental image that you can recall when you come across the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Cocky Rooster Struts Around Yard' to help remember the definition of the word.

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