Baa: meaning, definitions and examples

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baa

 

[ bษ‘ห ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

To make the characteristic cry of a sheep. This sound is usually made by sheep when they are trying to communicate, especially when they desire attention or are in distress.

Synonyms

bleat, call, cry

Examples of usage

  • The sheep began to baa loudly when they saw their farmer.
  • We could hear the sheep baaing in the distance.
  • Sheep baa to call their lambs back.
  • During the farm visit, the children were amused by the loud baa of the sheep.

Translations

Translations of the word "baa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค…

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรคh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŽุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baa

Word origin

The word 'baa' is an onomatopoeic term that imitates the sound made by sheep. It has its origins in the Old English language, where similar sounds were used in various dialects to represent animal noises. The simple phonetic pronunciation reflects the actual sound produced by sheep. This term has been a part of English vocabulary for centuries, primarily in agricultural contexts. As sheep farming became an integral part of rural life, so did the terminology surrounding these animals. Over time, 'baa' has entered popular culture, often appearing in children's literature and songs, thus further embedding it in everyday language. Its simplicity and expressiveness make it easily recognizable and understandable across various languages and cultures.