Crowing

Word CROWING
Character 7
Hyphenation crowing
Pronunciations /ˈkɹəʊɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Crowing"

What do we mean by crowing?

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

To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag.

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

Synonyms and Antonyms for Crowing

The word "crowing" in example sentences

Here is one WWII veteran, serial no. 39619332, who is sick and tired of McCain crowing about his military experience. ❋ Unknown (2008)

If there were good news to spread from Iraq, it would be on Fox 24/7, and Associated Pravda would be crowing from the Capitol Dome about all the painted schools and friendly, just plain folks, in old Baghdad …. with apologies to Tom Lehrer. mwg Says: ❋ Unknown (2007)

Why isn't Osama et al crowing from the rooftops and websites alike about the great jihad? ❋ Candace (2005)

It is a question that should be considered carefully, because I'm seeing a lot of crowing from the liberals who are now pointing to the polls. ❋ Unknown (2005)

And finally there was a tremendous baying of dogs and a shrill crowing from the black cockerel, and out came Napoleon himself, majestically upright, casting haughty glances from side to side, and with his dogs gambolling round him. ❋ Unknown (1945)

"It must be one of the children with croup -- I am sure it sounded like what I have heard croup described, or like that dreadful illness they call the crowing cough," she said to Mr. Caryll, as she rushed out of the room in a fright. ❋ Mrs. Molesworth (1880)

Swartboy sunk his holes by "crowing" -- which process he performed by means of a small pointed stick. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

Which makes the crowing from the right wing about Chile’s economic performance that mush more repulsive and misleading. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Seems like those projections determine whether someone is "crowing" or not once the event is over. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Frankly, the whole article has been done before--this kind of crowing about how the potboiler ownz litfic is unnecessary tribalism and it's really only that Grossman is so comically wrong in his facts and assumptions that makes for the debate surrounding the article. ❋ Yuki_onna (2009)

Naturally, the "crowing" will likewise awaken the neighbors, but no one seems to mind. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Looks to me like the only "crowing" about Army suicides is coming from the Right ... which, for any sentient person, should come as no surprise. ❋ Sinfonian (2008)

Several people including the estimable, and reportedly cute, Dread Pirate Gryphon have asked why I didn't advertise that we also supported Pipes, et al when I was "crowing" about free speech. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Kilian described DP leader Tony Leon's "crowing" about the ❋ Unknown (1999)

Every inspiration is accompanied by a loud hissing or "crowing" sound. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

But there is yet another legend of cock-crowing which is found in a carol for St. St.phen's Day, temp. ❋ John Ashton (N/A)

"It means you are prisoners!" cried Tad Sobber, who had had small part in the operations, but who was ready to do all the "crowing" possible. ❋ Edward Stratemeyer (1896)

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