What does cock-a-hoop mean?
Definitions for cock-a-hoop
ˌkɒk əˈhup, -ˈhʊp, ˈkɒk əˌhup, -ˌhʊpcock-a-hoop
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word cock-a-hoop.
Princeton's WordNet
boastful, braggart(a), bragging(a), braggy, big, cock-a-hoop, crowing, self-aggrandizing, self-aggrandisingadjective
exhibiting self-importance
"big talk"
Wiktionary
cock-a-hoopadjective
Exultant, very happy, triumphant.
Etymology: Origin uncertain.
ChatGPT
cock-a-hoop
Cock-a-hoop is an adjective originating from British English, meaning extremely and openly pleased, especially about a victory or triumph; to be full of delighted excitement; to celebrate enthusiastically. It is usually used in connection to a particular event or achievement.
Webster Dictionary
Cock-a-hoopadjective
boastful; defiant; exulting. Also used adverbially
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
cock-a-hoop
In full confidence, and high spirits.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cock-a-hoop in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cock-a-hoop in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Translation
Find a translation for the cock-a-hoop definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"cock-a-hoop." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 18 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/cock-a-hoop>.
Discuss these cock-a-hoop definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In