Learned a new word.

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根据WM Learner's Dictoinary,好象用在比较非正式的场合。

cocky Listen to audio/ˈkɑ:ki/ adjective

cock·i·er; cock·i·est

 
[also more cocky; most cocky] informal : having or showing confidence in a way that is annoying to other people
a cocky young athlete Don't get too cocky about your chances of getting the job.
— cock·i·ly Listen to audio /ˈkɑ:kəli/ adverb
She's cockily confident about getting the job.
— cock·i·ness Listen to audio /ˈkɑ:kinəs/ noun [noncount]