moo

noun, verb, intj — 4 senses

moo

noun

/muː/

Etymology Onomatopoeic.

1

Onomatopoeic The characteristic lowing sound made by cattle.

2

UK, Derogatory, Mildly, Slang A foolish woman.

You silly moo! What did you do that for?
'Aurora House does not expel,' said the sanctimonious moo, 'but you will be medicated, if your behaviour warrants it, for your own protection.'2004, David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas, London: Sceptre (Hodder and Stoughton), →ISBN:

Derived terms: moo-cow, moof, moo juice, moolike, moo-moo

moo

verb

Etymology Onomatopoeic.

1

Of a cow or bull, to make its characteristic lowing sound.

Synonyms: low, boo

moo

intj

Etymology Onomatopoeic.

1

The characteristic sound made by a cow or bull.

The cow says moo.

Derived terms: mooer, mooey, mooingly
Related terms: moo goo gai pan, moo shu

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