cockily


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cock·y

 (kŏk′ē)
adj. cock·i·er, cock·i·est
Overly self-assertive or self-confident.

cock′i·ly adv.
cock′i·ness n.
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cockily

adv (inf)großspurig
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With hearty boos from the off, Pickford seemed happy to oblige in his role as pantomime villain, but while he looked determined to put on a show, cockily showing off his fancy footwork, the mask had already slipped somewhat when he kicked one punt into touch much to the home fans' delight.
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Asked by the reporter why they are being taken away, the policeman replies very cockily that the cards could be forged, and have to be verified.