1. resembling or characteristic of a rooster; having qualities associated with a rooster
Usage: informal; descriptive
2. arrogant, boastful, or strutting in manner; displaying excessive pride or confidence
Usage: informal; figurative

Examples

• The rooster's cocklike strut across the farmyard was unmistakable.
• He had a cocklike manner of walking, chest puffed out with pride.
• Her cocklike attitude made her unpopular with her teammates.
• The bird displayed cocklike behavior, puffing up its feathers to appear larger.
• His cocklike boasting about his achievements annoyed everyone in the room.