crowing

English

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹəʊɪŋ/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkɹoʊɪŋ/

Verb

crowing

present participle of crow

Noun

crowing (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.

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