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Cock-a-hoop

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cock-a-hoop

One entry found.

Main Entry: cock–a–hoop

Pronunciation: \ˌkä-kə-ˈhüp, -ˈhu̇p\

Function: adjective

Etymology: from the phrase to set cock a hoop to be festive

Date: 1663

1 : triumphantly boastful : exulting
2 : awry

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