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Meow vs Moo - What's the difference?

meow | moo |

In intransitive terms the difference between meow and moo

is that meow is of a cat, to make its cry while moo is of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

As an initialism MOO is

matter of opinion.

meow

English

Alternative forms

* meu * mew * miaow, miaou (UK)

Interjection

(en interjection)
  • The cry of a cat.
  • Said in reply to a spiteful or catty comment.
  • Said to denote seductiveness, mimicking a growl.

    • Synonyms

    * nyao

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The cry of a cat.

    • Derived terms

    * cat’s meow * meowy

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • Of a cat, to make its cry.

    • Synonyms

    * mew

    moo

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (onomatopoeia) The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.
  • A foolish woman.
    • You silly moo ! What did you do that for?

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic sound.

    • Synonyms

    * low

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.