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Cockier: meaning, definitions and examples

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cockier

 

[ ˈkɒk.i.ə ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

attitude, behavior

Cockier is the comparative form of the adjective 'cocky', which means conceited or overly confident. It describes someone who has an exaggerated sense of their own abilities or importance.

Synonyms

arrogant, overconfident, smug, vainglorious

Examples of usage

  • He became cockier after winning the first match.
  • Her cockier attitude annoyed the rest of the team.
  • The cockier players often take unnecessary risks.

Translations

Translations of the word "cockier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais convencido

🇮🇳 ज्यादा आत्मविश्वासी

🇩🇪 überheblicher

🇮🇩 lebih sombong

🇺🇦 більш самовпевнений

🇵🇱 bardziej pewny siebie

🇯🇵 より自信過剰な

🇫🇷 plus arrogant

🇪🇸 más arrogante

🇹🇷 daha kibirli

🇰🇷 더 자만한

🇸🇦 أكثر غرورًا

🇨🇿 více arogantní

🇸🇰 viac arogantný

🇨🇳 更自负的

🇸🇮 bolj samozavesten

🇮🇸 frekar hrokafullur

🇰🇿 көп мақтаншақ

🇬🇪 მეტი ამაყი

🇦🇿 daha təkəbbürlü

🇲🇽 más engreído

Word origin

The word 'cocky' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the term 'cock', which was often used to describe a man who was boastful or overly confident. The term has roots in the Old English word 'coc,' meaning a male chicken. This association with a rooster, known for its proud and strutting behavior, emphasized the connotation of arrogance. Over time, the adjective 'cocky' evolved to describe individuals who exhibit a brash and self-assured demeanor. 'Cockier' is simply the comparative form, indicating a higher degree of cockiness. This term has been commonly used in various contexts, ranging from sports to social interactions, signifying a personality trait that often draws both admiration and disdain.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,871, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.