bowwow

noun

bow·​wow ˈbau̇-ˌwau̇ How to pronounce bowwow (audio) bau̇-ˈwau How to pronounce bowwow (audio)
Synonyms of bowwownext
1
: the bark of a dog
also : dog
2
: noisy clamor
3
: arrogant dogmatic manner

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Examples of bowwow in a Sentence

the bowwow coming from the store's returns desk on the day after Christmas

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bowwow was in 1785

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“Bowwow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bowwow. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.

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