cock-a-hoop

adjective

ˌkä-kə-ˈhüp How to pronounce cock-a-hoop (audio)
Definition of cock-a-hoopnext
1
as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph the district attorney's office was positively cock-a-hoop upon obtaining a conviction in the case against the mobster

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2
as in tilted
inclined or twisted to one side topped with 50 burning candles all cock-a-hoop and dripping wax, the birthday cake made its dramatic appearance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cock-a-hoop
  1. triumphant
  2. tilted
  3. proud
  4. crooked
  5. ecstatic
  6. uneven
  7. jubilant
  8. oblique
Adjective
  • In the 1980s, Hollywood started collaborating with the Department of Defense on films that would paint a more triumphant, patriotic portrait military compared to the critical movies made in the shadow of the Vietnam War.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • West is full of stories about the musical’s triumphant 1994 premiere.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
Definition of triumphant
Adjective
  • Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
  • Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
    — Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Definition of tilted
Adjective
  • Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Looking back, Fox is proud to be part of such a perennial classic.
    — Jonathon Dornbush, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • Better known among seasoned riders as the Triple Nickel, the route makes for one of the most crooked roads in the Midwest, if not the country.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • There’ll be something else to keep the crooked numbers away, don’t worry.
    — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of crooked
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  • Many of the fans were ecstatic to see their home team come to their town.
    — PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • The ecstatic scenes across the country after a Mexico win, most notably in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, the three host cities, paint the picture of a nation spellbound by its football team.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Adjective
  • Household financial resilience also remains uneven, even when many adults report doing okay or living comfortably.
    — Henrik Totterman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The uneven workmanship of the double stitching suggests the giant flag was likely made by amateurs, curators with the historical society have determined.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of uneven
Adjective
  • Other major boulevards across Casablanca were also jammed with jubilant fans.
    — Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026
  • All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of jubilant
Adjective
  • Infielder Nick Sogard, who had been called up in Story’s place, hit the IL with a right oblique strain June 3, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa went to the IL with a forearm bone stress reaction similar to Mayer’s on June 20.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 26 June 2026
  • Mayfield, who turned 31 in April, appeared on the Bucs’ injury report 10 out of 18 weeks with issues that spanned his foot, toe, knee, right biceps, oblique and right shoulder.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Definition of oblique
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