Moo

/muː/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the sound made by a cow

We could hear the moo of the cows in the distance.

a sound resembling that of a cow

The puppet made a funny moo sound when squeezed.

verb

to make the characteristic sound of a cow

The cow mooed loudly as we approached the barn.

to make a sound that resembles a cow's moo

The child was pretending to moo like a cow during the farm tour.

Middle English, imitative of the sound made by a cow.

mooing around

Wandering aimlessly or without purpose.

moo point

A point that is irrelevant or inconsequential.

cow

a domesticated animal raised for milk, meat, and leather.

heifer

a young female cow that has not borne a calf.

To waste time or be lazy.

Stop mooing around and get to work!

An expression of discontent or displeasure.

She always moos when things don't go her way.