Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bow-wow
noun / verb
/ˈbaʊ ˈwaʊ/
Definition
A term often used to imitate or represent the sound made by a dog.
Examples
- The dog let out a loud bow-wow when it saw the stranger.
- As a child, I loved to play ‘bow-wow’ with my friends, pretending to be dogs.
- He gave a bow-wow of excitement when he received the good news.
Meaning
The word ‘bow-wow’ describes the barking sound of a dog and can also refer to something that is loud and noisy.
Synonyms
- bark
- woof
- yelp
