Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Like a cock; arrogant; pert; forward; presuming.

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Examples

  • I think some - times God likes a little practical joke on us poor mortals, when we get too cockish.

    Trader To The Stars Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1964

  • "So does I," cried Jim Scroggles; who, being somewhat weather-cockish in his nature, turned always with wonderful facility to the winning side.

    The Red Eric 1859

  • And Simon Cowell’s on X Factor every week, so it’s already pretty cockish.

    Go And See Daniel Powter For Free Please 2009

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