What does YOWLS mean?

Yowls 1. Parts of Speech:

Yowls is a verb.

2. Definitions:

Yowls means to make a long, loud, mournful cry or wail.

3. Pronunciations:
  • US: /jaʊlz/
  • UK: /jaʊlz/
4. Origin and Usage:

The origin of yowls is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Old English word "geul" which means to yell or cry out. Yowls is commonly used to describe the sound made by a cat or a dog when they are in distress or in pain.

5. Synonyms:
  • Howls
  • Wails
  • Cries
  • Moans
6. Related Words:
  • Bawls
  • Growl
  • Howls
  • Meows
  • Whirl
7. Example Sentences:
  • The cat yowls every time she sees a mouse.
  • The dog yowled in pain when he stepped on a thorn.
  • The baby yowled all night because of a toothache.


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