Cryptic crossword clue
In high spirits, give bird a ring 4-1-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 1 plus 4 letter word COCK A HOOP

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What does COCK A HOOP mean?

COCK A HOOP adjective
  1. Exultant, very happy, triumphant.

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