Mewed: meaning, definitions and examples

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mewed

 

[ mjuหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Mewed refers to the sound made by a cat, typically a soft, high-pitched cry. This vocalization is often used by kittens seeking attention or by adult cats expressing discomfort or a desire for something. The term can also describe the act of cats vocalizing in a way that is similar to a meow, which can vary in tone and intensity. Understanding the context of a mewed sound can help cat owners respond appropriately to their pet's needs.

Synonyms

cry, meow, whine

Examples of usage

  • The kitten mewed softly for its mother's attention.
  • She heard her cat mewed outside the door.
  • The stray cat mewed pitifully, asking for food.

Translations

Translations of the word "mewed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น miado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฏเคพเคŠเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช miauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ miau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผััƒะบะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miau

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท miaulement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maullido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท miyav

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์˜น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mลˆoukรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mลˆaukanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mijau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mjรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัั‹า›ั‚ั‹าฃ ะดั‹ะฑั‹ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miyavlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maullido

Etymology

The term 'mew' originates from the Old English word 'mลซgan', which meant to bleat or make a sound. This word has Germanic roots and is associated with the sounds made by small animals, particularly feline species. The evolution of the word into its current form 'mew' reflects how language adapts to describe specific actions and sounds of animals. Over the years, 'mew' has become a staple in descriptive animal sound language, particularly in relation to cats. The rise of domesticated cats in human society has further cemented the term, linking it closely with the emotional and communicative ways cats interact with their owners.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,486, 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.