Cock-a-hoop

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Exultant, very happy, triumphant.

    "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."

Adjective
  1. 1
    exhibiting self-importance wordnet

Synonyms

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air-headedaskanceawryberserkbigblissed out

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"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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