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*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. 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! How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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With few exceptions, these had been rocky and competitive from the '50s through the mid-'60s, with American artists like Donald Judd cockily declaring "European art is over with" and their Continental peers feeling trampled by the market mania for art made in the US. ``Hey, I just cashed a check for $300,'' Wilcott said, cockily adjusting his uniform hat. Some of the mannerisms we've seen before: the cockily waggling head from Lonesome Dove, the bowlegged strut from Apocalypse Now, the shy suitor's gaze masking inner fire from Tender Mercies. |
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