Mew

/myo͞o/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the sound made by a cat, particularly a kitten.

I heard a mew coming from the bushes and discovered a tiny, stray kitten.

a seagull or similar bird; also can refer to a cat sound.

The mew of gulls filled the air as we walked along the coast.

verb

to make a high-pitched sound or cry, typically a kitten's sound.

The kittens began to mew softly for their mother's attention.

to confine in or as if in a cage, often used in reference to cats.

She kept the lost cat mewed in the garage until she could find its owner.

Middle English 'mewen', of imitative origin.

mewing kittens

the sound made by young cats, typically asking for attention or food.

to mew up

to confine someone or something in a space.

meow

the sound made by a cat.

kitten

a young cat.

to cry or complain softly.

Stop mewing about your problems and take action.

to act in a timid or whining manner.

He kept mewing through the meeting, asking for approval.