Bow-wow

/ˈbaʊ waʊ/
noun

A sound that a dog makes.

The dog says bow-wow when it sees a stranger.
Visual representation of "bow-wow" - A sound that a dog makes

Often appears as...

  • say bow-wow
  • make a bow-wow noise

Usage tips

Informal

Childish

noun

A term used to refer to dogs.

She has a cute little bow-wow at home.
Visual representation of "bow-wow" - A term used to refer to dogs

Often appears as...

  • pet bow-wow
  • small bow-wow

Usage tips

Informal

Childish

noun

A sound that a dog makes.

The dog says bow-wow when it sees a stranger.
Visual representation of "bow-wow" - A sound that a dog makes

Often appears as...

  • say bow-wow
  • make a bow-wow noise

Usage tips

Informal

Childish

noun

A term used to refer to dogs.

She has a cute little bow-wow at home.
Visual representation of "bow-wow" - A term used to refer to dogs

Often appears as...

  • pet bow-wow
  • small bow-wow

Usage tips

Informal

Childish

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "bow-wow"
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Childish Expression

Used mainly by children or when talking to children to mimic the sound dogs make.

Illustration for Childish Expression
When reading a story to children, you might say 'The dog goes bow-wow'.
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Onomatopoeic Word

'Bow-wow' is an onomatopoeia imitating the sound of a dog barking; useful for creative writing.

Illustration for Onomatopoeic Word
The children's book was filled with sounds like 'buzz', 'moo', and 'bow-wow'.
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Animal Sound Imitation

Use 'bow-wow' to imitate dog sounds in a playful and light-hearted manner.

Illustration for Animal Sound Imitation
She imitated her pet, saying 'bow-wow' and making everyone laugh.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Childish Expression

Used mainly by children or when talking to children to mimic the sound dogs make.

Illustration for Childish Expression
When reading a story to children, you might say 'The dog goes bow-wow'.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Onomatopoeic Word

'Bow-wow' is an onomatopoeia imitating the sound of a dog barking; useful for creative writing.

Illustration for Onomatopoeic Word
The children's book was filled with sounds like 'buzz', 'moo', and 'bow-wow'.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Animal Sound Imitation

Use 'bow-wow' to imitate dog sounds in a playful and light-hearted manner.

Illustration for Animal Sound Imitation
She imitated her pet, saying 'bow-wow' and making everyone laugh.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Childish Expression

Used mainly by children or when talking to children to mimic the sound dogs make.

Illustration for Childish Expression
When reading a story to children, you might say 'The dog goes bow-wow'.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Onomatopoeic Word

'Bow-wow' is an onomatopoeia imitating the sound of a dog barking; useful for creative writing.

Illustration for Onomatopoeic Word
The children's book was filled with sounds like 'buzz', 'moo', and 'bow-wow'.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Animal Sound Imitation

Use 'bow-wow' to imitate dog sounds in a playful and light-hearted manner.

Illustration for Animal Sound Imitation
She imitated her pet, saying 'bow-wow' and making everyone laugh.
Visual representation of the word "Bow-wow"

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best a pair of them just over there and so they might have a den close by so that's why I just heard this bow-wow

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Safari Live - Day 32 PIPE...

best a pair of them just over there and so they might have a den close by so that's why I just heard this bow-wow

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