cocky



*cocky as the king of spades

boastful; overly proud. (*Also: as ~.) He'd challenge anyone to a fight. He's as cocky as the king of spades. She strutted in, cocky as the king of spades.
See also: cocky, king, of, spade

smart ass

someone who makes wisecracks and acts cocky. (Potentially offensive. Use only with discretion.) Some smart ass came in here and asked for a sky hook. Don't be such a smart ass!
See also: ass, smart

smart ass

n. someone who makes wisecracks and acts cocky. (Usually objectionable.) Don’t be such a smart ass!
See also: ass, smart

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lavernelə-VURNEnglish
LucÍAloo-THEE-ah (Spanish), loo-SEE-ah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
Conall-Irish, Scottish, Irish Mythology
Beasley['bi:zli]
Dionysios-Greek, Ancient Greek
Wilmot-Medieval English