cock-a-hoop
/ˌkɒk ə ˈhuːp/adjective
उच्चारण कॉक अ हूप
फूला न समाना, अत्यंत प्रसन्न, बेहद खुश
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adjective
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[not before noun] ~ (about/at/over sth) British, informal
very pleased, especially about a success
फूला न समाना, अत्यंत प्रसन्न, बेहद खुश
- The team were cock-a-hoop about their win.
- Radhika was cock-a-hoop when she cleared the exam.
Synonyms delighted elated jubilant overjoyed thrilled
Opposite dejected downcast crestfallen
¶Idioms 1
be cock-a-hoop (about/over sth)
to be extremely pleased and proud about something that has happened
किसी बात पर फूले न समाना
- The villagers were cock-a-hoop over the new road.
- He was cock-a-hoop about his promotion.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
Be cock-a-hoop and be over the moon both mean to be extremely happy.
Be cock-a-hoop और be over the moon दोनों का अर्थ है बेहद खुश होना।