Cockiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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cockiest
[ ˈkɒk.i.ɪst ]
confident attitude
Cockiest describes a person who is extremely self-assured or arrogant. This term often implies that the individual has an exaggerated sense of their own abilities or worth. It can suggest a level of confidence that comes off as boastful or excessively proud. While self-confidence is generally positive, being described as cocky can have negative connotations. The term can be used to denote someone who believes they are better than others without the backing to prove it.
Synonyms
arrogant, conceited, hubristic, overconfident
Examples of usage
- He walked into the room with the cockiest smile.
- Her cockiest attitude made her unpopular among her peers.
- The cockiest player on the team often backed up his talk with performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "cockiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais convencido
🇮🇳 सबसे घमंडी
🇩🇪 am selbstsüchtigsten
🇮🇩 paling sombong
🇺🇦 найзарозуміліший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zarozumiały
🇯🇵 最も自信過剰な
🇫🇷 le plus prétentieux
🇪🇸 el más engreído
🇹🇷 en kibirli
🇰🇷 가장 자부심 넘치는
🇸🇦 الأكثر غرورًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce arogantní
🇸🇰 najviac arogantný
🇨🇳 最自负的
🇸🇮 najbolj samozavesten
🇮🇸 mest hrokafullur
🇰🇿 ең тәкаппар
🇬🇪 ყველაზე თავმოყვარე
🇦🇿 ən təkəbbürlü
🇲🇽 el más engreído
Etymology
The word 'cocky' originates from the late 17th century, derived from the word 'cock,' which is a term often used to symbolize a proud or boastful male (as in a rooster). The term evolved to describe a person who displays a brash or overbearing self-confidence. The addition of the superlative suffix '-iest' further intensifies this meaning, denoting a heightened level of that cocky attitude. Historically, 'cocky' was used primarily in a derogatory sense to describe individuals whose confidence goes beyond reasonable limits, often leading to their ridicule or disfavor among peers. The historical associations with 'cock' also imbue the term with a sense of flamboyance or showiness, reinforcing the idea of someone who is not just confident, but also overtly so.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,187, 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.