bow-wow

/'bau'wau/
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bow-wow

A small dog gives a friendly bow-wow from the garden gate.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Informal term for a dog: "bow-wow" is a childlike or informal word used to refer to a dog.
    • The sound a dog makes: "bow-wow" is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of a dog's bark.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (referring to a dog): (Referring to a small dog.)
  • Noun (referring to the sound):
Advanced Usage
  • Used in children's language or playful contexts: The term is often used by or when speaking to young children, or in a deliberately simple or affectionate manner.
  • Can be used repetitively for effect: "Bow-wow-wow" can be used to represent a series of barks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Woof: Another common onomatopoeic word for a dog's bark.
  • Arf: A shorter, sharper onomatopoeic representation of a bark.
  • Doggy / Doggie: A similar informal, child-friendly term for a dog.
Synonyms
  • Dog (standard term)
  • Puppy (specifically a young dog)
  • Pooch (another informal synonym for dog)
  • Bark (specifically for the sound)
Related Phrases
  • "Bow-wow theory": A historical, discredited theory about the origin of human language, suggesting that words originated as imitations of natural sounds (like a dog's "bow-wow"). This is a specialized compound term.
Notes on Usage
  • The word is primarily used in informal, spoken English, especially with children.
  • When written to represent the sound, it is often placed in quotation marks (e.g., "bow-wow").
  • It is rarely used in formal or academic writing, except when discussing the "bow-wow theory" of language origins or in quoted dialogue.
bow-wow

A small dog gives a friendly bow-wow from the garden gate.

Noun
  1. informal terms for dogs
  2. the bark of a dog

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