Meows

/miˈaʊz/ verb

Definition

Makes the characteristic sound of a cat (meow), or the plural of meow; the sound itself or the verb describing the action.

Etymology

From imitative/onomatopoeia—the word 'meow' mimics the actual sound cats make. The '-s' makes it plural or third-person singular present tense.

Kelly Says

Kittens meow to their mothers to demand food, but adult cats rarely meow at each other—they mostly meow at humans because they've learned it works to get our attention, showing how cats have actually trained us!

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