yow

Meanings

• Interjection

  A sound made by cats, especially when they are unhappy or in pain.

  - "The cat yowled in pain."
  - "Why is the cat yowing?"

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Synonyms

ouch , youch

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yow
bow , now , plow

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Variants

List of all variants of yow that leads to same result
jow , jows

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'gawian' or 'gauwan', meaning 'to howl' or 'yowl'.

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Trivia

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1. The sound of a cat yowing can be heard up to a mile away.

2. The word 'yow' is also used as a verb to describe the act of making the sound.

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Related Concepts

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1. meow: A sound made by cats when they are content or want food.

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Culture

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In literature, the sound of a cat yowing can be used to convey fear, pain, or unease. In music, there are songs with the title 'Yow' or that feature the sound of a cat yowing.

How to Memorize "yow"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cat in pain making the sound 'yow'. Visualize the cat's facial expression and body language.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound 'yow' with a cat in pain.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'yow' is the sound a cat makes when it's unhappy or in pain.

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