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Definition of “meow”

meow or miaou or miaow or miaul (mɪˈaʊl Pronunciation for miaul ; mjaʊl Pronunciation for miaul (mɪˈaʊ Pronunciation for mjaʊ Pronunciation for )

Definitions

verb

  1. intr (of a cat) to make a characteristic crying sound

exclamation

  1. an imitation of this sound

Example Sentences Including 'meow'

A bjp leader commented: "He better stop roaring and start thinking, else his roar will become a meow for the next five years.
India Today (1999)
All it would do was meow , drink the milk, strut around for a few minutes and go back where it came from.
Peter Robinson AFTERMATH (2001)
FISHING FOR GOODNESS: Take a taste of catfish and you're bound to declare it the cat's meow.
Edmonton Sun (2003)
It began to meow and claw at the wall, then sniff and rub itself against the stones while looking back at the boys and Sam.
Arden, William The Mystery of the Purple Pirate
It looked up and opened a surprisingly large mouth in a surprisingly small meow.
Skelton, Alison Scott An Older Woman
TOP CAT The man behind Shrek 2's meow The Offspring: Still pretty fly Your directory to a great night out
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)

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