From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishgloatgloat /ɡləʊt $ ɡloʊt/ verb [intransitive] ENJOY/LIKE DOING somethingHAPPYto show in an annoying way that you are proud of your own success or happy about someone else’s failuregloat over The fans are still gloating over Scotland’s victory. —gloat noun [singular]→ See Verb table
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gloat• "I told you that idea wouldn't work.'' "Well, there's no need to gloat.''• Perhaps she sensed my growing discontent and was frightened of appearing to gloat.• "What are you gloating about?" he said in an irritated voice.• The liberals are gloating and celebrating all over town.• I thought he came round to gloat and I was right.• Of course, I shall be able to gloat, having got there before the rest of the media!• It was horrible to see her gloating over her brother's misfortune.• Jane used to gloat over other people's misfortunes.• For centuries we women have gloated over the one negative aspect of aging more evident in men than women: balding.• Here was a gloating scheme of ingenuity, an immigrant strategy for economic survival that was taking on great possibilities.• He has an unpleasant habit of gloating whenever he wins at tennis.• I hate to gloat, you guys, but I told you it wouldn't work.gloat over• Jason's still gloating over beating me at chess.Origin gloat (1500-1600) Probably from a Scandinavian language 