crower

word

Definition

A crower is a rooster or any bird that makes a crowing sound. It can also refer, rarely, to a person who boasts or makes loud noises like a rooster.

Usage & Nuances

Rarely used in modern English; mostly found in literature or animal descriptions. 'Crower' nearly always refers to a rooster or chicken. When used for a person, it is metaphorical and informal, often implying arrogance or loudness.

Example Sentences

The crower wakes up everyone every morning.

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A crower can often be heard on a farm.

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The loud crower annoyed the neighbors.

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My uncle's new crower starts making noise before sunrise.

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He's such a crower, always bragging about his achievements.

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In the morning, one noisy crower is enough to wake up the whole village.

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