Sentence examples for be cocky from inspiring English sources

"be cocky" is a valid and commonly used phrase in written English.
It means to behave in an overly confident or arrogant manner. Example: "Don't be cocky and underestimate your opponent, anything can happen in the game."

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be cocky

noun

Abbreviation of cockatoo; used when pretending to talk to such a bird, as in "hello cocky".

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You can't be cocky.

But Democrats shouldn't be cocky.

Men were allowed to be cocky.

"We don't want to be cocky.

"It's like we can't be cocky.

"If they're going to be cocky, then let them be cocky," Hardaway said.

PRESIDENT CLINTON's budget advisers have much to be cocky about.

"Really, it's good to be cocky — I like it.

Not trying to be cocky, but I pretty much dominated.

For that matter, what is there to be cocky about?

Mary Wilson: "Be confident but don't be cocky.

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