/heɪ/ or /heɪ/ (HEI or HAY)

Definitions

1. verb

to speak or say, especially in a boastful or triumphal manner

“He hayed loudly about winning the championship.”

2. verb

to crow or brag about something

“The politician hayed about his latest election win.”

3. verb

to celebrate or boast about something

“The team hayed about their championship victory.”

4. noun

a boastful or triumphal cry, especially of a bird, such as a rooster

“The farmer heard a loud haye from the rooster.”

5. interjection

an expression of triumph or joy, especially after winning or achieving something

“The crowd let out a haye when the home team scored.”