cockily

/kˈɑkili/ adv

In a cocky manner.

Word Origin Cockily comes from cock, the rooster, known for its strutting, proud demeanor. That's why cocky means arrogantly confident, and cockily is doing something with that same swagger. The word cocksure (absolutely certain) and even peacock (the showy bird) all share this root, painting a picture of puffed-up pride.

adv In a cocky manner.

The young athlete walked cockily onto the field, confident of his victory.

(副词) 傲慢地;自负地;趾高气扬地

这位年轻运动员傲慢地走进场地,对自己的胜利充满信心。

(adverbio) presumidamente; arrogantemente; fanfarronamente; con prepotencia; chulescamente [De manera presumida o arrogante.]

El joven atleta caminó presuntuosamente hacia el campo, seguro de su victoria.

(adverbe) avec arrogance; avec suffisance; présomptueusement; hautainement [De manière arrogante et suffisante, avec une confiance excessive en soi.]

Le jeune athlète est entré cockily sur le terrain, persuadé de sa victoire.

(Adverb) dreist; überheblich; selbstgefällig; arrogant; großspurig [Auf eine selbstbewusste, oft überheblich oder herausfordernd wirkende Weise.]

Der junge Sportler betrat **cockily** das Spielfeld, überzeugt von seinem Sieg.

(副詞) 生意気に;自信過剰で横柄な様子で。

その若い選手は勝利を確信して、生意気な足取りで競技場へ歩み出た。

(advérbio) presunçosamente; arrogantemente; convencidamente; ufanamente [De maneira presunçosa ou convencida.]

O jovem atleta entrou em campo com ar presunçoso, confiante em sua vitória.

Word parts: cock + y + ly

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