Cocky

Synonyms of cocky

• arrogant
• conceited
• overconfident

Antonyms of cocky

• humble
• timid
• modest

Collocations of cocky

cocky personality

Frequency: 75 %

Despite his cocky personality, he was actually quite insecure.

cocky attitude

Frequency: 70 %

His cocky attitude often rubbed people the wrong way.

cocky behavior

Frequency: 65 %

Her cocky behavior got her into trouble with the teacher.

cocky remarks

Frequency: 60 %

His cocky remarks made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

cocky smirk

Frequency: 45 %

He gave her a cocky smirk before walking away.

Idiomatic Expressions for cocky

• Phrase: cock of the walk
  Meaning: a person who is overly confident and domineering
  Usage: He always acts like he's the cock of the walk, but no one really takes him seriously.