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Mooing: meaning, definitions and examples

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mooing

 

[ ˈmuːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

Mooing is the characteristic sound made by cows. It is typically produced when cows communicate with each other, express distress, or signal hunger. The sound can vary in intensity and pitch depending on the cow's mood and situation. In farming contexts, mooing can also indicate a cow's presence or alertness to its environment.

Synonyms

bellowing, lowing.

Examples of usage

  • The cow was mooing loudly in the field.
  • I could hear mooing when I approached the barn.
  • The mother cow mooed when she couldn't find her calf.

Translations

Translations of the word "mooing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mugindo

🇮🇳 गाय का रंभाना

🇩🇪 muhen

🇮🇩 mengembik

🇺🇦 мукання

🇵🇱 muczenie

🇯🇵 鳴き声

🇫🇷 meugler

🇪🇸 mugido

🇹🇷 möğürdetme

🇰🇷 음메

🇸🇦 خوار

🇨🇿 bučení

🇸🇰 múkanie

🇨🇳 哞叫

🇸🇮 muhanje

🇮🇸 kúmú

🇰🇿 мүйізді малдың дауысы

🇬🇪 ბაზის ქორფა

🇦🇿 müqayisə

🇲🇽 mugido

Etymology

The word 'moo' originates from the Middle English 'mowe', which imitates the sound produced by cows. This term is believed to have derived from the sounds made by these animals, which have been domesticated for thousands of years for their milk and meat. The use of the word moos to describe the sound of cows is a form of onomatopoeia, where the word phonetically resembles the sound it describes. Over time, the term has evolved, but its connection to cattle and their iconic vocalization remains strong. Mooing serves essential roles in herd communication, allowing cows to maintain social bonds and alert each other of potential dangers. This integral aspect of their behavior has made the term widely recognized and directly associated with the presence of cattle in rural settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,024, 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.