COCK-A-HOOP

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Exhibiting self-importance

Example:

big talk

Synonyms:

big; boastful; braggart; bragging; braggy; cock-a-hoop; crowing; self-aggrandising; self-aggrandizing

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

proud (feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride)

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