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/krˈoʊɪŋ/ Listen

verb

Crow v. i. (past crew or crowed; past part. crowed, obs. crown; pres. part. crowing)

To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance. "The cock had crown." "The morning cock crew loud."

To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.

To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure. "The sweetest little maid, That ever crowed for kisses."

To crow over, to exult over a vanquished antagonist. "Sennacherib crowing over poor Jerusalem."

adjective

crowing adj.

Same as bragging.

Synonyms: boastful, braggart(prenominal), bragging(prenominal), braggy, big, cock-a-hoop, self-aggrandizing, vainglorious.

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Etymology of 'Crowing'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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