Crowed

verb

/kɹəʊd/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.verbTo make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.

2.verbTo shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.

"He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards."

3.verbTo test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it.

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