crowing
English
editPronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɹəʊɪŋ/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɹoʊɪŋ/
Verb
editcrowing
- present participle and gerund of crow
Noun
editcrowing (plural crowings)
- 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.