cocksurely
adjective
1.
2.
too certain; overconfident: He was so cocksure he would win the election that he didn't even bother to campaign.
3.
Obsolete. perfectly secure or safe.
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cocksure (ˌkɒkˈʃʊə, -ˈʃɔː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| overconfident; arrogant | |
| [C16: of uncertain origin] | |
| cock'surely | |
| —adv | |
| cock'sureness | |
| —n | |
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Cocksurely
is always a great word to know.
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| cocksure (ˌkɒkˈʃʊə, -ˈʃɔː) | |
| —adj | |
| overconfident; arrogant | |
| [C16: of uncertain origin] | |
| cock'surely | |
| —adv | |
| cock'sureness | |
| —n | |
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