In a manner that involves crowing or boasting proudly; with triumphant exultation.
From 'crow' (to boast) + '-ing' (present participle) + '-ly' (adverb suffix). The verb 'crow' derives from Old English 'crawan,' imitative of a rooster's call, which extended metaphorically to mean 'to boast' by the 1500s.
The word perfectly captures how we use animal sounds to describe human behavior—a rooster's loud call became our word for bragging because both are about drawing attention to yourself loudly and proudly!
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