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Cock-a-hoop

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Exultant, very happy, triumphant..

Example Sentences

I have to say I felt pretty cock-a-hoop straight after my epidural but, some hours later, my head felt as though someone large and heavy had been sitting on it.

Synonyms for cock-a-hoop

euphoricjoyousair-headedblissed outblissfulenraptraptcock-a-hoopdelightedecstaticelatedexultantfilled with happinessgiddygladsomegleefulgreatly pleasedjoyfullightheartedorgasmicon cloud nineover the moonoverjoyedthrilledwalking on airproudbigbraggartself-aggrandizingboastful

Antonyms for cock-a-hoop

Related Words

crowingbraggingbraggyboastfulbraggartproudself-aggrandizingbigexultingexultantgleefulexultatingoverjoyfuloverhappyoverjoyedgiddyoverjubilantgloriousoverjoyouselate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cock-a-hoop mean?

Cock-a-hoop means Exultant, very happy, triumphant..

What is a synonym for cock-a-hoop?

Common synonyms include euphoric, joyous, air-headed, blissed out.

What is the opposite of cock-a-hoop?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use cock-a-hoop in a sentence?

I have to say I felt pretty cock-a-hoop straight after my epidural but, some hours later, my head felt as though someone large and heavy had been sitting on it.

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