Meowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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meowing
[ หmiห.aส.ษชล ]
animal sound
Meowing is the sound made by a cat and is a common form of communication between cats and their humans. Cats meow for various reasons, including seeking attention, expressing hunger, or indicating discomfort. Different meows can convey different messages and emotions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cat started meowing when it was hungry.
- She heard her cat meowing at the door.
- Kittens meow to attract their motherโs attention.
- He noticed the cat meowing loudly at night.
Translations
Translations of the word "meowing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น miau
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช miauen
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengiau
๐บ๐ฆ ะผััะบะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ miau
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฃใผ
๐ซ๐ท miauler
๐ช๐ธ maullido
๐น๐ท miyav
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ mลoukat
๐ธ๐ฐ mลaukaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅต
๐ธ๐ฎ mijav
๐ฎ๐ธ mjรกlma
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผัาฃาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ miyav
๐ฒ๐ฝ maullido
Etymology
The word 'meow' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the cat's vocalization. Its phonetic representation imitates the actual sound that cats make, providing a direct linguistic correlation to the animal's communication. Over the years, variations of the term have appeared in different forms and dialects, often reflecting the characteristics of the feline's meowing. The onomatopoeic nature of the word has made it quite popular in literature and art, often used to convey emotions, sound, and even personality traits of cats. Its usage has expanded beyond just a descriptor of sound into cultural references, and as cat ownership has surged, so too has the language surrounding cat behavior and communication.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,216, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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- 39216 meowing
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- 39219 plagiarize
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