arrogância, presunção, autoconfiança excessiva
1. exaggerated or aggressive confidence in one's abilities or qualities; arrogant self-assurance
His cockiness made him unpopular among his teammates.
Sua arrogância o tornou impopular entre seus companheiros de equipe.
2. overbearing or aggressive self-confidence, especially when unwarranted
The boxer's cockiness before the match proved to be his downfall.
A presunção do boxeador antes da luta provou ser sua perdição.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, cockiness is generally viewed negatively as it suggests unwarranted superiority. In sports culture, it's frequently used to describe overconfident athletes. Brazilian Portuguese speakers might prefer 'arrogância' in formal settings and 'convencimento' or 'presunção' in casual speech. The word carries strong disapproval in both cultures.
NYC Slang
cockiness is used in NYC slang similarly to standard English; 'that's mad cocky' or 'don't be cocky' are common expressions
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