cock-a-hoop

cock-a-hoop

C0443500 (kŏk′ə-ho͞op′, -ho͝op′)adv. & adj.1. In a state of boastful elation or exultation.2. To one side; askew.

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[From the phrase to set cock on hoop, to drink festively.]

cock-a-hoop

adj (usually postpositive) 1. in very high spirits2. boastful3. askew; confused [C16: perhaps from the phrase to set the cock a hoop to live prodigally, literally: to put a cock on a hoop, a full measure of grain]

cock-a-hoop

(ˌkɒk əˈhup, -ˈhʊp, ˈkɒk əˌhup, -ˌhʊp)

adj. 1. boastfully elated. 2. askew; out of kilter. [1520–30; orig. uncertain]

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cock-a-hoop - exhibiting self-importance; "big talk"boastful, braggart, bragging, braggy, crowing, self-aggrandising, self-aggrandizing, bigproud - feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride; "proud parents"; "proud of his accomplishments"; "a proud moment"; "proud to serve his country"; "a proud name"; "proud princes"

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