cockily

cock·y

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kok-ee]
- /ˈkɒk i/
- /ˈkɒkɪli /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kok-ee]
- /ˈkɒk i/

Definitions of cockily word

adverb cockily in a cocky manner 3
adjective cockily arrogant; pertly self-assertive; conceited: He walked in with a cocky air. 1
noun cockily In a cocky manner. 1

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Origin of cockily

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1540-50; cock1 + -y1

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Parts of speech for Cockily

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cockily

cockily popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for cockily

adverb cockily

over-confidence — too confident.
perkiness — jaunty; cheerful; brisk; pert.

All 2 Synonyms of cockily