調ちょう子しこく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

get carried away; get cocky; be elated

Slang expression meaning to become overconfident, excited, or carried away, often with a negative connotation of acting too boldly or arrogantly. Similar to 調子に乗る but more colloquial and often used in admonishment.

See also: 調子に乗る (ちょうしにのる)

• 調ちょう子しこいてると、あとで痛いたい目めにあうよ。

  If you get too cocky, you'll regret it later.

• あいつ、ちょっと褒ほめたらすぐ調ちょう子しこくからな。

  That guy gets carried away the moment you praise him a little.