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verb / noun

crow

To give a loud, triumphant cry.

He crows with delight when his team wins the championship.

Etymology
crowOld Englishcrow; cry aloud

The older verb names a loud call, especially a cock’s. Human crowing borrows that emphatic sound to express triumph or conspicuous satisfaction.

More examples

  • Don't crow about your victory before the game is over.
  • She let out a crow of triumph after solving the puzzle.
  • "I told you I'd win!" he crowed.

Forms

crow · crows · crowed · crew · crowing

Similar words

boast
Emphasizes praising yourself, without necessarily making a triumphant cry.
brag
Suggests excessive self-praise, often intended to impress other people.
exult
Emphasizes intense joy at success, not necessarily expressed loudly.