Cock-a-hoop — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌkä-kə-ˈhüp/

Meaning & Definition of Cock-a-hoop

Cock-a-hoop (adjective)

  1. triumphantly pleased or boastful, happily exulting

Cock-a-hoop (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph

    "the district attorney's office was positively cock-a-hoop upon obtaining a conviction in the case against the mobster"

    similar: crank (chiefly dialect), crowing, exultant, exulting, glorying, jubilant, prideful, proud, rejoicing, triumphant
    related: ecstatic, elated, euphoric, arrogant, boastful, cocky, conquering, victorious, winning
    near: crestfallen, defeated, dejected, depressed, disconsolate, dispirited, downcast

  2. inclined or twisted to one side

    "topped with 50 burning candles all cock-a-hoop and dripping wax, the birthday cake made its dramatic appearance"

    similar: askew, aslant, atilt, awry, cockeyed, crazy, crooked, listing, lopsided, oblique, off-kilter, pitched, skewed, slanted, slanting, slantwise, tilted, tipping, uneven, out of plumb
    related: asymmetrical, unbalanced, unsymmetrical, contorted, disordered, distorted, irregular
    opposite: even, level, straight
    near: ordered, orderly, regular, uniform, balanced, symmetrical

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cock-a-hoop

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cock-a-hoop:

Chiefly dialect: crank
crowing, exultant, exulting, glorying, jubilant, prideful, proud, rejoicing, triumphant, askew, aslant, atilt, awry, cockeyed, crazy, crooked, listing, lopsided, oblique, off-kilter, pitched, skewed, slanted, slanting, slantwise, tilted, tipping, uneven, out of plumb

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cock-a-hoop

Words with the opposite meaning of Cock-a-hoop:

even, level, straight

Related Words for Cock-a-hoop

ecstatic, elated, euphoric, arrogant, boastful, cocky, conquering, victorious, winning, asymmetrical, unbalanced, unsymmetrical, contorted, disordered, distorted, irregular

Near Antonyms of Cock-a-hoop

crestfallen, defeated, dejected, depressed, disconsolate, dispirited, downcast, ordered, orderly, regular, uniform, balanced, symmetrical

Origin & Etymology of Cock-a-hoop

from the phrase to set cock a hoop to be festive

First known use: 1564

Frequently Asked Questions about Cock-a-hoop

What does "Cock-a-hoop" mean?

"Cock-a-hoop" means triumphantly pleased or boastful, happily exulting. As an adjective, it is defined as: triumphantly pleased or boastful, happily exulting. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cock-a-hoop"?

Other words for "Cock-a-hoop" include crank, crowing, exultant, exulting, glorying, jubilant, prideful and proud. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cock-a-hoop" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cock-a-hoop"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cock-a-hoop". Common alternatives include crank, crowing, exultant, exulting, glorying, jubilant, prideful, proud, rejoicing and triumphant.

What is the opposite of "Cock-a-hoop"?

Antonyms of "Cock-a-hoop" include even, level and straight. Near antonyms include crestfallen, defeated, dejected and depressed.

How do you use "Cock-a-hoop" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cock-a-hoop" in a sentence: "the district attorney's office was positively cock-a-hoop upon obtaining a conviction in the case against the mobster"; "topped with 50 burning candles all cock-a-hoop and dripping wax, the birthday cake made its dramatic appearance".

Is "Cock-a-hoop" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cock-a-hoop" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Cock-a-hoop"?

"Cock-a-hoop" is pronounced /ˌkä-kə-ˈhüp/.

What is the origin of the word "Cock-a-hoop"?

"Cock-a-hoop" comes from from the phrase to set cock a hoop to be festive. First known use: 1564.