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bowwow

noun

ˈbau̇-ˌwau̇ How to pronounce bowwow (audio)
Definition of bowwownext
as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound the bowwow coming from the store's returns desk on the day after Christmas

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  1. roar
  2. rattle
  3. noise
  4. chatter
  5. racket
  6. din
Noun
  • Finally, the structure crumbled in a roar of broken concrete and a cloud of dust.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The unsentimental roar is, of course, a translation of Chekhov’s saws, and a good one at that.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of roar
Noun
  • The noise and defense rattle Boley into four sacks and his first interception as a Sun Devil.
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Servants called flappers are required to shake rattles in their ears to keep them from falling or bumping into things.
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of rattle
Noun
  • Between announcements, conversations, engine noise, and everything else happening around you, reducing these additional sounds can make a long travel day much more comfortable.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
  • After all, how dare the franchise depart from its humble instrumental beginnings and have a human making mouth noises over the opening credits?
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of noise
Noun
  • There’s talk amongst the crowd about the album, but nothing as loud or abrasive as the chatter happening online about everything from her album cover to her single choices to her strong, vocal opinions about her album cover and single choices.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2026
  • And for all the chatter, Jenna and Val’s first routine kind of falls flat anyway.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of chatter
Noun
  • The materials appeared in Budweiser cardholders and Stella Artois tennis racket sleeves.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • In a series of photos and videos released Wednesday, Sweeney can be seen naked or scantily clad, holding American footballs, a tennis racket or a baseball bat.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of racket
Noun
  • Mahomes was the last Chiefs player to be announced during pregame introductions, roaring himself as the din inside of Arrowhead Stadium reached a crescendo.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • There would be preseason practices where Minter’s voice didn’t rise above the din of a typical training camp workout.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of din
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“Bowwow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bowwow. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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