Crowed

To crow is to utter the loud, shrill cry characteristic of a rooster, often signifying daybreak or assertion. Figuratively, it means to express triumph, boast, or gloat over something, sometimes in a loud or self-satisfied manner. The sound itself acts as a form of vocalization, a declaration, or a signal. The word implies a moment of achievement or dominance, whether literal or figurative.

Crowed meaning with examples

• The rooster crowed at the first sign of dawn, its vocalizations a clear announcement that the sun was about to rise and the day was beginning. He then began to strut proudly. The farmer, alerted by this call, knew the day's work was upon him, and that his flocks were unharmed.
• After winning the game, the team crowed with delight, their cheers echoing through the stadium. They went on to post about the events on social media, and how they were, 'on top of the world.' It was a boisterous celebration of their hard-earned victory, shared with all their adoring fans.
• The politician crowed about the positive economic statistics, taking credit for the improvements. Her opponent, however, reminded the populace about how they had voted against these measures. He reminded the citizenry of the prior administration and how all the citizens, including himself, had voted them out of office.
• The bully crowed over his victim, relishing the other's distress. He then snatched the lunch money from their hand, and ran away laughing. The crow was not a form of assertion, however, as the bully knew he would be punished if caught. He just couldn't resist taking advantage of other children.
• The successful investor crowed about his latest stock market gains, his confidence palpable. He then went on to make a series of bad investments, losing all his money. The investment turned out to be the biggest joke of all, and he was never heard from again.