Baa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [bɑː] · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Baa is a noun meaning (onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry or bleating of a sheep or (broader) a sheep or goat.
Meaning
(onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry or bleating of a sheep or (broader) a sheep or goat.
More Meanings
- (onomatopoeia) The characteristic cry of a sheep or (broader) a sheep or goat.
- To make the characteristic cry of a sheep or (broader) a sheep or goat.
- The letter ب in the Arabic script.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: bleat, bleating
He treble baas for help, but none can get.
Near-synonyms: blat, bleat (broad enough to include calves too)
The lamb bunted several irresponsive objects - never its dam's udder - baaing listlessly.
Word Forms
- baas
- baaing
- baaed
Synonyms for baa
Depending on context, synonyms include bleat, bleating, blat, blate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bleat, blat, blate, aba, bleating, squeal.
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