COCK-A-HOOP


Meaning of COCK-A-HOOP in English

Pronunciation: ˌ kä-k ə - ' hüp, - ' hu ̇ p

Function: adjective

Etymology: from the phrase to set cock a hoop to be festive

Date: 1663

1 : triumphantly boastful : EXULTING

2 : AWRY

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