meow
noun
the characteristic sound a cat makes.
was meowing
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past progressiveof meow.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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"It could be that the fact he jumped on her and was meowing was a sign of his anxiety," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2022
Ludo, a fluffy white Persian cat, was meowing from way up — probably 65 or 70 feet — in a maple tree in Seattle’s Dearborn Park, barely visible from the forested floor.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2022
“The way it was meowing was too cute to bear,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2021
He was meowing and licking the pads of his feet.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Button was meowing as loudly as he could for Stubby to swim out and rescue him, but the wind was in the wrong direction to carry his voice to Stubby.
From Billy Whiskers' Adventures by Hawthorne, Paul
