tew

/ˈtjuː/ or /tjuː/ (YOO or YOO)

Definitions

1. noun

a sound made by a bird, especially a catbird or a thrush; a sound imitating such a bird’s call

“The tew of the thrush filled the morning air.”

2. verb

to make a sound like a catbird or a thrush

“The child tewed loudly to get the attention of her mother.”

Synonyms

  • call
  • cheep

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence