from happy's wordlist #3

cock–a–hoop (adjective):

Etymology: from the phrase to set cock a hoop to be festive
Date: 1663

1. triumphantly boastful: exulting

2. awry

Source: Merriam-Webster Online

on the pursuit of happiness and better proofreading

I expect better from you, Martha, and not just because you share a name with the wife of one of our country's famous founders....

Anyone else reading this an "ineptness"?