meo meo
Definition
- Onomatopoeia (Interjection):
- The sound of a cat meowing: The word "meo meo" is an onomatopoeic representation of the characteristic vocalization made by a cat, typically a "meow."
Usage Examples
- Onomatopoeia:
- Con mèo con kêu "meo meo". (The kitten goes "meow meow.")
- "Meo meo," tiếng mèo đòi ăn vang lên. ("Meow meow," the sound of the cat demanding food rang out.)
Advanced Usage
- "meo meo" as a verb-like expression: While primarily an onomatopoeia, it can be used in a descriptive verbal context to indicate the act of meowing.
- Con mèo cứ meo meo suốt đêm. (The cat kept meowing all night long.)
Variants and Related Words
- Meo (onomatopoeia): A shorter, single-syllable version representing a single meow.
- Nó kêu một tiếng "meo" nhỏ. (It let out a small "meow.")
Synonyms
- Meow: The standard English equivalent for the sound a cat makes.
- Miaow: An alternative English spelling for the same sound.
Related Idioms
- Nói meo meo: To speak in a thin, high-pitched, or cat-like voice.
- Đứa bé tập nói, giọng nghe meo meo. (The baby is learning to talk, its voice sounds like a little meow.)