Meow

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /miˈaʊ̯/, /mjaʊ̯/
• Rhymes: -aÊŠ

Alternative forms

• meu
• mew
• miaow, miaou UK

Origin

Onomatopoeic, simplified spelling of miaow.

Full definition of meow

Interjection

1. The cry of a cat.
2. Said in reply to a spiteful or catty comment.
3. Said to denote seductiveness, mimicking a growl.

Synonyms

• nyao

Noun

1. The cry of a cat.

Derived terms

• cat’s meow
• meowy

Verb

1. (intransitive) Of a cat, to make its cry.

Synonyms

• mew