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Meow vs Ribbit - What's the difference?

meow | ribbit |

In intransitive terms the difference between meow and ribbit

is that meow is of a cat, to make its cry while ribbit is to make the sound of a frog or toad.

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

    ribbit

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (onomatopoeia) The sound made by a frog or toad.
    • The students fell momentarily silent while he finished writing on the board. Then, "Ribbit !"

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The sound made by a frog or toad.

    • Verb

  • To make the sound of a frog or toad.

    • References

    * Songs of the Frog