crowing

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹəʊɪŋ/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹoʊɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -əʊɪŋ

Verb

crowing

1. present participle and gerund of crow

Noun

crowing (plural crowings)

1. A cry of joy or pleasure.
   • 1865, Methodist Episcopal Church, Ladies' Repository:

     The tiny mouth is uttering the most satisfied of crowings, and her eyes have that pure, soft expression never seen except in baby eyes.

Derived terms

• cockcrowing

Related terms

• child-crowing