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miaow

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miaow
see mew.

mew, miaow
the vocal sound characteristic of domestic cats; in various languages it is spelled in 31 different ways, which include 'miaow', 'meow', 'myaus', 'mio', and 'mau'. See also vocalization.


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Summary: The British and Irish Lions avoided an embarrassing defeat as their South Africa tour began with more of a miaow than a roar.
I always take this second miaow to mean, "The dog ate it", because I can't imagine something as stupid as a cat producing more than one excuse.
But when after six days Hetty gave a weak miaow, Tanya was overjoyed.
 
 
 
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