Bowwow: meaning, definitions and examples

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bowwow

 

[ หˆbaสŠหŒwaสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound made

Bowwow is an informal term that mimics the sound made by a dog. It is often used to refer to the bark of a dog or to describe any playful or casual reference to dogs. The term can also represent a lighthearted expression of excitement or fun associated with dogs. In some contexts, it may be used in a playful or childlike manner, often in literature or speech directed at children.

Synonyms

bark, woof

Examples of usage

  • The puppy gave a cheerful bowwow.
  • I heard a bowwow coming from the yard.
  • Her bowwow made everyone smile.

Translations

Translations of the word "bowwow" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น au au

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅŒเค‚ เคญเฅŒเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wau wau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gonggong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะฒ-ะณะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hau hau

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฏใƒณใƒฏใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ouaf ouaf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guau guau

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hav hav

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ๋ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ููˆู’ ู‡ููˆู’

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haf haf

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ haf haf

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑชๆฑช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vau vau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vau vau

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะฒ-ะณะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒฃ แƒ•แƒแƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hav hav

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guau guau

Etymology

The term 'bowwow' is an example of an onomatopoeic word, which is a word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes. It originates from the early 20th century when informal language began to permeate everyday speech, particularly in children's literature and playful dialogue. The term became a popular way to evoke the idea of dogs and their characteristic sound in a fun and relatable manner. Its usage reflects a growing appreciation for playful language and cultural references in literature and popular culture, especially as it pertains to the companionship and behavior of dogs. Bowwow has also been adopted in various forms of media and entertainment, emphasizing the buddy-buddy relationship between humans and dogs.