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meow - What does it mean?

Definition of 'meow'

English

Alternative forms

* meu * mew * miaow, miaou (UK)

Interjection

(en-interj)
  • The cry of a cat.
  • Said in reply to a spiteful or catty comment.
  • Said to denote seductiveness, mimicking a growl.

    • Synonyms

    * nyao

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • The cry of a cat.

    • Derived terms

    * cat’s meow * meowy

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • Of a cat, to make its cry.

    • Synonyms

    * mew

    Similar to 'meow'

    mow, miaow, maw, mew, mhw, meaw