verb
- to feel or express great pride, joy, or satisfaction, especially in the accomplishments of a family member or close associate
Usage: informal; from Yiddish; often used with 'over' or 'about'
Examples
- She kvells over her daughter's straight-A report card.
- The grandparents kvell when their grandson performs in the school play.
- He kvells about his son's acceptance to medical school.
- They kvell with pride at their granddaughter's graduation.
- She kvells whenever her niece wins an award.
- The parents kvell seeing their child succeed in sports.