crow

²crow

verb

crowed\ˈkrōd\ also in sense 1 chiefly British crew\ˈkrü\crow·ing

Definition of CROW

intransitive verb

1

: to make the loud shrill sound characteristic of a cock

2

: to utter a sound expressive of pleasure

3

a : to exult gloatingly especially over the distress of another b : to brag exultantly or blatantly

transitive verb

: to say with self-satisfaction

Examples of CROW

1. The cock crowed as the sun began to rise.
2. The boy crowed with delight.
3. The rest of us were sick of hearing her crow about her success.

Origin of CROW

Middle English, from Old English crāwan

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to CROW

Synonyms: exult, delight, exuberate, glory, jubilate, joy, kvell, rejoice, triumph

Related Words: gloat, preen, swell; boast, brag; flaunt, parade, show off, strut, swagger

Near Antonyms: bemoan, bewail, grieve, lament, regret, weep

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