\ ˌkä-kə-ˈhüp
, -ˈhu̇p \
, -ˈhu̇p \
Definition of cock-a-hoop
chiefly British
: triumphantly pleased or boastful : happily exulting
Are agents and builders cock-a-hoop that more money is coming into the housing market through building societies and local authorities?— Audrey Powell
Synonyms for cock-a-hoop
Synonyms
- crank
- [chiefly dialect],
- crowing,
- exultant,
- exulting,
- glorying,
- jubilant,
- prideful,
- proud,
- rejoicing,
- triumphant
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“Cock-a-hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cock-a-hoop. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of cock-a-hoop was in 1564
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