crow over meaning in Hindi

crow over in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CPO 2022 T-2 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   To crow over something

   ATo be sensitive over somethingBTo revel boastfully over somethingCTo interfere in somethingDTo cry over defeat
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) To revel boastfully over something

   Explanation:
   • The idiom "to crow over something" means to boast or gloat over a success or someone else's failure in an unkind or triumphant way.
   • The word "crow" in this idiom comes from the noisy and proud sound made by a crow, which metaphorically represents boastful behavior.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level) Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of idiom:
   Crow over

   ATo provoke someone subtly through mimicryBTo weep bitterly over the pastCTo warn others through exaggerationDTo gloat triumphantly over someone's defeat
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) To gloat triumphantly over someone's defeat

   Meaning: crow over = to boast or express triumphant delight about one's success, especially over someone else's defeat *(किसी की हार पर इतराना, शेखी बघारना)*.
   Usage: *The winners crowed over their rivals' defeat for weeks.*
   
   Origin.
   Here *crow* is the cry of a rooster *(मुर्गे की बाँग)*. A cock crows loudly after winning a fight — so to *crow over* someone is to celebrate noisily at their expense.
   
   Why the others are wrong.
   #B To provoke someone subtly through mimicry = to tease by imitating *(नकल करके चिढ़ाना)* — the phrase for that is *take someone off* or *ape someone*.
   #B To weep bitterly over the past = to grieve for what is gone *(अतीत पर फूट-फूटकर रोना)* — that is *cry over spilt milk

Examples

• “He crowed over his victory for days.”

crow over – questions

What is the meaning of crow over in Hindi?

crow over means “इतराना” in Hindi. In English: To boast triumphantly about something.

What are the synonyms of crow over?

Synonyms of crow over: gloat, boast, brag.

What is the opposite of crow over?

Antonyms of crow over: humble oneself.

Has crow over been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – crow over has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Graduate Level), SSC CPO 2022 T-2.

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