'To crow over' definitions:

Definition of 'To crow over'

From: GCIDE
  • Crow \Crow\ (kr[=o]), v. i. [imp. Crew (kr[udd]) or Crowed (kr[=o]d); p. p. Crowed (Crown (kr[=o]n), Obs.); p. pr. & vb. n. Crowing.] [AS. cr[=a]wan; akin to D. kraijen, G. kr[aum]hen, cf. Lith. groti to croak. [root]24. Cf. Crake.]
  • 1. To make the shrill sound characteristic of a cock, either in joy, gayety, or defiance. "The cock had crown." --Bayron. [1913 Webster]
  • The morning cock crew loud. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To shout in exultation or defiance; to brag. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To utter a sound expressive of joy or pleasure. [1913 Webster]
  • The sweetest little maid, That ever crowed for kisses. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]
  • To crow over, to exult over a vanquished antagonist. [1913 Webster]
  • Sennacherib crowing over poor Jerusalem. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]