← BackshareGuesscockish/ˈkɑkɪʃ/adjectiveHaving a confident, bold, or slightly arrogant manner, like a rooster.His cockish attitude annoyed the other players on the team.She gave a cockish grin after winning the debate.The young actor's cockish behavior made him unpopular with the crew.SynonymscockyconceitedarrogantAntonymshumble