crow
UK: /krəʊ/ | US: /kroʊ/
n. a large, black bird known for its loud cawing sound
n. the cry of a rooster
vi. to make the loud, shrill sound characteristic of a rooster
vi. (informal) to boast or express triumph
The word "crow" originates from Old English crāwe, which imitates the bird's harsh cawing sound (onomatopoeic). It has retained its core meaning as both the name of the bird and the sound it makes. The verb sense of "to boast" (e.g., "crow about a victory") emerged in the 16th century, metaphorically linking the rooster's triumphant cry to human expressions of pride.
A lone crow perched on the fence, its dark feathers gleaming in the sunlight.
The rooster began to crow at dawn, waking the entire village.
She couldn’t help but crow about her team’s win.
The sound of crows echoed through the forest.
He gave a triumphant crow after solving the difficult puzzle.