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Definition of cocksiness

cocksiness

/ˈkɑː.ki.nəs/
cock · si · ness
Adjective:cocksy
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cocksiness Lexical Profile

cocksiness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British The quality or state of being cocksy; brash, arrogant, or conceited self-assurance.

Example

"The young apprentice's youthful cocksiness soon faded when he realized how much skill the craft truly demanded."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily a dated British and Australian variant of the much more common 'cockiness'.

• Rhymes for cocksiness

• Nearby Words

cockpit
cockroach
cockscomb
cocksiness
cocksucker
cocksucking
cocksure

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