Meowing: meaning, definitions and examples

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meowing

 

[ หˆmiห.aสŠ.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

caterwauling, yowling

Examples of usage

  • The cat started meowing when it was hungry.
  • She heard her cat meowing at the door.
  • Kittens meow to attract their motherโ€™s attention.
  • He noticed the cat meowing loudly at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "meowing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเคพเคŠเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช miauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengiau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผััƒะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miau

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท miauler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maullido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miyav

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์˜น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŠุงูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mลˆoukat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mลˆaukaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mijav

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรกlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹าฃา“ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miyav

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.