variants
chiefly US meow
or British miaow
1
: the cry of a cat
2
: a spiteful or malicious remark
meow
intransitive verb
(chiefly US) or British miaow
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The first meow is rather standard and calm, and the second one is a bit more urgent-sounding.
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
However, more frequent meows can be a sign of stress, territorial behavior, or even medical issues.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
It’s believed the cat traveled about 3 miles trapped in the wheel well until the driver heard its meows and called for help, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
During a break, Chanel heard tiny meows coming from a janitorial closet and discovered Merv—tiny, covered in ants, unable to walk, and drinking an unknown chemical.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
However, more frequent meows can be a sign of stress, territorial behavior, or even medical issues.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
It’s believed the cat traveled about 3 miles trapped in the wheel well until the driver heard its meows and called for help, police said.
—Daniella Segura, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
During a break, Chanel heard tiny meows coming from a janitorial closet and discovered Merv—tiny, covered in ants, unable to walk, and drinking an unknown chemical.
—Lydia Patrick, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for meow
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“Meow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meow. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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