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Definition of cockiness

cockiness

/ˈkɑː.ki.nəs/
cock · i · ness
Adverb:cockily
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Adjective:cocky
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being overly confident, brash, or conceited in a bold or annoying way.

Example

"His early success on the tennis court led to a level of cockiness that alienated several of his teammates."

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• Rhymes for cockiness

• Nearby Words

cockfight
cockfighting
cockily
cockiness
cockle
cocklebur
cockney

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the adjective 'cocky' plus the suffix '-ness', alluding to the bold, strutting demeanor of a rooster (from Old English 'cocc').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cockiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cockiness
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