Know Your English (Jan 2002)-16

Know your English

What is the meaning of "cock-a-hoop"?

When one is "cock-a-hoop" about something, one is extremely happy or pleased about it. You are usually delighted about something that you have done. The main stress is on the word ``hoop". "Cock-a-hoop" is considered to be rather old fashioned. Here are a few examples.

*Sarita was cock-a-hoop about finding a job.

*Jai was cock-a-hoop about the way the cake turned out.

*We were all cock-a-hoop about winning the first prize.

Source:

The Hindu daily, Tuesday, Jan 22, 2002