cocky

(as) cocky as the king of spades

Conceited or haughty. Don't invite Joe to lunch unless you want to hear him brag about all the important things he's doing in his new job. He's just as cocky as the king of spades lately.
See also: cocky, king, of, spade
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*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.
See also: cocky, king, of, spade

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!
See also: ass, smart
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

smart ass

n. someone who makes wisecracks and acts cocky. (Usually objectionable.) Don’t be such a smart ass!
See also: ass, smart
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • (as) cocky as the king of spades
  • biggity
  • cocky as the king of spades
  • be going great guns
  • if (one) is a day
  • if he is a day
  • if he's, she's, etc. a day
  • be full of (oneself)
  • be a moot point
  • moot
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"Whether they're being cocky or not, that's maybe a confidence thing with them.
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Not necessarily the composer, whom Merrill cites as a musical and conceptual influence--but Merritt's cocky and fiercely loyal white Chihuahua.
It was dotted with marks of "very good." He added, "You will do us proud." Then he warned me affectionately: "Just so you do not get too cocky, let me tell you that we figure that you will never become a soccer player or star in any other sport." Education never stopped at Ben Shemen.
Powell jammed the change through the commission on a party-line vote with the same cocky assurance that characterizes so many pro-industry Bush initiatives.
THIS cocky, young American has made an inauspicious start to his pro career and the pressure of playing for cash appears to have had a negative effect on him.