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meow Definition

meow or meou meou′ (mē o̵u, myo̵u)

noun

the characteristic vocal sound made by a cat

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb

to make such a sound
meow Usage Examples

Object

  • time: I couldn't meow that night, becuz auntie was watching me, but I'll meow this time.
  • call: Came up to the feeding area, rubbing their heads make those meowing like calls.

Used with why or when

  • when: So we all traipsed in and she was not moving around, she had problems walking and meowed when she did.

Modifying Another Word

  • loudly: For a little cat she can meow quite loudly!
  • away: The triplets were there to greet us on every visit, meowing away.
  • still: If a cat is cloned in a box and no-one is around to see it, does it still meow?
  • plaintively: In the car, meow plaintively all the way to the vet's.
  • even: For instance, when they are doing Cat Pose, they become the cat and may even meow.

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