Cocky and Pert

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Cocky adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.

Usage example: a cocky young actor who thought that he was God's gift to the theater

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Pert is a synonym for cocky. In some cases you can use "Pert" instead an adjective "Cocky".

Pert adjective - Making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred.

Usage example: a pert retort that irritated the teacher

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Cocky is a synonym for pert in impudent topic. You can use "Cocky" instead an adjective "Pert".

Nearby Word: pertly

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