Bluff and Cocksure

Bluff

Bluff adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

Cocksure and bluff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cocksure" instead an adjective "Bluff".

Nearby Words: bluffing, bluffer, bluffed, bluffy

Cocksure

Cocksure adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Usage example: his cocksure assertion that he could bed any woman of his choice

Bluff and cocksure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bluff" instead an adjective "Cocksure".
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