Heehawing

/ˌhiːˈhɔːɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of heehaw; the act of making a donkey's braying sound.

Etymology

The present participle of 'heehaw,' formed by adding '-ing' to describe the ongoing action.

Kelly Says

In old stories and comedies, when characters imitate a donkey's bray, they're 'heehawing'—it's one of those sound-words that gets used more in writing than actual donkeys use the sound itself.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.