Word of the Day – Cock-a-hoop

Cock-a-hoop (adj)

kok-uh-hoop

Extremely and obviously pleased, especially about a triumph or success.

I love the origin of this: Taken from the phrase set cock a hoop, of unknown origin, apparently denoting the action of turning on the tap and allowing liquor to flow (prior to a drinking session).

Example sentences

“No wonder the players were all cock-a-hoop in the dressing room after the game.”

“He himself is cock-a-hoop, as you can imagine.”