Crowing

/ˈkɹəʊɪŋ/ verb noun

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

Meaning

  1. (verb) To make the shrill sound characteristic of a rooster; to make a sound in this manner, either in gaiety, joy, pleasure, or defiance.
  2. (verb) To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag. “He’s been crowing all day about winning the game of cards.”
  3. (verb) To test the reed of a double reed instrument by placing the reed alone in the mouth and blowing it.
  4. (noun) A cry of joy or pleasure.

Letter breakdown

  • Crowing contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 7 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 13.

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What does Crowing mean?

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

How many letters are in Crowing?

Crowing has 7 letters.

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