# crowing

Pronunciation: say "KROH-ing" US /ˈkɹoʊɪŋ/, UK /ˈkɹəʊɪŋ/

## Noun

1. A sound of glee, such as a shout or squeal, uttered by someone who is delighted or pleased.
   - Simple: A happy shout or sound that shows joy or pleasure.
   - _A burst of crowing rose from the toddlers as the clown appeared._
   - _Her crowing at winning the raffle echoed across the hall._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of crow. — present participle and gerund of crow
   - Simple: Present participle of crow. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
   - _The rooster was crowing from the fence post at first light._
   - _She was crowing about her promotion to anyone who would listen._

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/crowing (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).