mew

/muː/ /juː/

Definitions

1. verb

to make a high-pitched sound, typically a cry or a whine, especially of a cat.

“The kitten mewled loudly for food.”

2. noun

the sound or cry of a cat, especially a young one.

“The mother cat heard her kitten’s mew from the other room.”

3. interjection

an expression of a cat’s cry or sound.

“Oh mew, that’s a beautiful song!”

Synonyms

  • caterwaul
  • meow

Antonyms

  • silence