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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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.
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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
The little meow belonged to Sunny-Loo, who must've hidden deep inside the Hide-a-Bed sofa when the Hansons' movers arrived and ended up stuck in the piece of furniture.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
This beautiful cat makes the sweetest chirps and meows to talk to you!
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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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
The little meow belonged to Sunny-Loo, who must've hidden deep inside the Hide-a-Bed sofa when the Hansons' movers arrived and ended up stuck in the piece of furniture.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
This beautiful cat makes the sweetest chirps and meows to talk to you!
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Meow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meow. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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