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cocky Synonyms

Another word for cocky

Choosing another word for cocky depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Conceited, overconfident, or brashly arrogant in a bold or cheeky way.

Usage Example

"The young tennis player was a bit too arrogant after winning his first tournament, underestimating his next opponent."

Strongest
arrogant
cocksure
conceited
full of oneself
overconfident
Strong
big-headed
brash
bumptious
smug
hubristic

• noun (Context 2)

A cockatoo, a crested parrot of the family Cacatuidae native to Australia and neighboring islands (used informally).

Usage Example

"A noisy flock of sulfur-crested cockies settled in the gum trees behind the farmhouse."

Strongest
cockatoo

• noun (Context 3)

A farmer or smallholder, especially one engaged in a specified branch of agriculture such as dairy, wheat, or cane farming (used informally in Australia and New Zealand).

Usage Example

"Several local dairy cockies attended the rural council meeting to discuss water allocations during the drought."

Strong
farmer
smallholder

Opposites of cocky

The opposite of cocky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

modest
humble
unassuming
diffident
meek
self-effacing
timid
See all opposites of cocky

• Nearby Words

cocktail
cocktease
cockup
cocky
coco
cocoa
cocomposer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cocky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cocky
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