moo

[moo]

verb (used without object)

mooed, mooing 

1. to utter the characteristic deep sound of a cow; low.

noun

plural

moos 

1. a mooing sound.

moo

/ muː /

verb

1. (intr) (of a cow, bull, etc) to make a characteristic deep long sound; low

interjection

1. an instance or imitation of this sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of moo¹

First recorded in 1540–50; imitative

Example Sentences

When she was done mooing, she looked surprised.

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The word “milk” prompted some mournful moos from below.

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The robot was answered by a chorus of moos.

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In addition to a “HYEWEST” vanity plate and longhorns on the front, there was a button inside that would make the car moo.

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Alongside the mooing of cows, it isn’t unusual to hear a director shouting "lights, camera, action" here.

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