COCK-A-HOOP


Meaning of COCK-A-HOOP in English

cock-a-hoop /ˌkɒk ə ˈhuːp $ ˌkɑːk-/ BrE AmE adjective [not before noun] British English

[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Origin: set the cock on the hoop 'to celebrate' (16-17 centuries) ]

pleased and excited about something, especially something you have done

cock-a-hoop at/about/over

Robert’s cock-a-hoop about his new job.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.