cocky

IPA/ˈkɒki/
KK[kˈɑki]IPA/ˈkɑːki/

cocky — 形容詞

  • cockypositive
  • cockiercomparative
  • cockiestsuperlative

1. showing so much belief in your own abilities that you come across as rude or smu

1.形容詞B2
釋義

自大；自負

過度自信而顯得傲慢或討人厭

showing so much belief in your own abilities that you come across as rude or smug to other people

例句

Tariq grew cocky after winning three chess matches in a row.

Tariq 連贏三盤棋局後變得很自大。

predicative: grow / become / get cocky after a success

Coach Renata warned the team not to get cocky before the final.

Renata 教練警告隊員決賽前千萬不要太自負。

common warning frame: don't get cocky

常見搭配
  • get cocky
  • grow cocky
  • a cocky grin
  • a cocky smile
  • sound cocky
  • cocky attitude
同義詞
  • arrogant

    stronger and more formal; suggests looking down on others, not just boasting

  • conceited

    focused on inflated self-image; less about loud display than 'cocky'

  • smug

    self-satisfied in a quiet, irritating way; 'cocky' is louder and more outward

  • brash

    noisy and over-confident in manner; overlaps with 'cocky' but emphasises rudeness

反義詞
  • humble

    down-to-earth about one's own ability

  • modest

    avoids drawing attention to one's strengths

用法筆記

Almost always negative or teasing — describes someone whose confidence has tipped into rudeness. Often paired with a verb of change (grow / get / become) to show the confidence has built up over a short period.

常見錯誤

Lisa is cocky at math.
Lisa is cocky about her math skills.
the preposition is 'about', not 'at'.
a cocky person who always helps others
a confident person who always helps others
'cocky' carries a negative tone; don't pair it with friendly behaviour.

同根字

  • cockily
    副詞C1
  • cockiness
    名詞C1

常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

  • a little cocky
  • too cocky
  • overly cocky

常用片語

  • get cocky
  • grow cocky
  • sound cocky

介系詞搭配

  • cocky about