bowwow

[ bou-wou, -wou ]

noun

1. the bark of a dog.
2. an imitation of this.
3. Chiefly Baby Talk. a dog.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowwow¹

First recorded in 1570–80; rhyming compound; imitative

Example Sentences

Ive heard of the bowwow theory and the dingdong theory, said Thwaite, his hands busy with the machine.

From Project Gutenberg

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