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   cock-a-hoop

   /ˌkɒkəˈhuːp/

   adjective

   • 1. extremely and obviously pleased, especially about an achievement: "the team is cock-a-hoop at winning its first game of the season"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: 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).

   Scrabble Points: 22

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • C

     3

   • K

     5

   • -

   • A

     1

   • -

   • H

     4

   • O

     1

   • O

     1

   • P

     3

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