adjective
stöddig
cocky
Definition & meaning
Stöddig means cocky, arrogant, or cheekily self-important. It describes someone who acts overly confident, often in an irritating or disrespectful way.
Grammar & Word origin
An adjective:
- Common gender: stöddig
- Neuter: stöddigt
- Plural and definite form: stöddiga
- Comparative: stöddigare
- Superlative: stöddigast
It is related to the verb stödja (“to support”), originally suggesting being well supported or steady.
Synonyms & antonyms
- kaxig — “cocky” or “cheeky”; often emphasizes a defiant attitude.
- arrogant — “arrogant”; emphasizes a sense of superiority and can sound more formal.
- ödmjuk — “humble”; an opposite that emphasizes modesty.
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Examples
Han blev stöddig när han vann matchen.adjective
He got cocky when he won the match.
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