bowwow
Americannoun
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the bark of a dog.
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an imitation of this.
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Chiefly Baby Talk. a dog.
Etymology
Origin of bowwow
First recorded in 1570–80; rhyming compound; imitative
Example Sentences
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He decides instead to form a companionate liaison with a woman who is his mental equal, but is otherwise--how to put this gently?--a bowwow.
From Time Magazine Archive
An extravagant admirer of Jane Austen's quiet, domestic observations was Sir Walter Scott, who declared: "I can do the big bowwow myself: but the exquisite touch ... is denied to me."
From Time Magazine Archive
Old timey with a New Age angle, this Bayou bowwow should get a good run for your money.
From Time Magazine Archive
Most 20th Century playgoers lean toward the big bowwow.
From Time Magazine Archive
“I’ve heard of the bowwow theory and the dingdong theory,” said Thwaite, his hands busy with the machine.
From The Record of Currupira by Abernathy, Robert
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