meow
/miˈaʊ/intj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
Used to indicate the cry of a cat.
2
Used in reply to a spiteful or catty comment.
3
Used to express seductiveness, mimicking a growl.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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