cock-a-hoop


cock–a–hoop

adj \ˌkä-kə-ˈhüp, -ˈhp\

Definition of COCK-A-HOOP

1
: triumphantly boastful : exulting
2
: awry

Origin of COCK-A-HOOP

from the phrase to set cock a hoop to be festive
First Known Use: 1663

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