crow

/ˈkrō/

Middle English crowe, from Old English crāwe; akin to Old High German krāwa crow, Old English crāwan to crow

noun

  1. any of various large usually entirely glossy black passerine birds (family Corvidae and especially genus Corvus)

  2. corvus

  3. humble pie

verb

  1. to make the loud shrill sound characteristic of a cock

  2. to utter a sound expressive of pleasure

  3. to exult gloatingly especially over the distress of another

boast brag vaunt crow mean to express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments. boast often suggests ostentation and exaggeration , but it may imply a claiming with proper and justifiable pride.

noun

  1. the cry of the cock

  2. a triumphant cry