noun
baa
bah
Baa (noun) means the bleating sound a sheep or goat makes. Example: “The lamb's baa echoed across the field.”
noun
1
The bleating sound a sheep or goat makes.
"The lamb's baa echoed across the field."
verb
1
To make this bleating sound.
"The sheep baaed nervously as the dog approached."
How to use baa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound sheep make, or to make that sound.
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Word forms
- Plural
- baas
- Third person singular
- baas
- Past tense
- baaed
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Etymology
An imitative word copying the sound sheep make, related to similar words in other languages like German bäh.
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What does “baa” mean?
The word “baa” means the bleating sound a sheep or goat makes. In plain terms, the sound sheep make, or to make that sound.
How do you pronounce “baa”?
“Baa” is pronounced bah ([bæ] in IPA).
How do you use “baa” in a sentence?
Here is “baa” used in a sentence: “The lamb's baa echoed across the field.”
What part of speech is “baa”?
Depending on how it is used, “baa” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “baa” come from?
The word “baa” comes from German. An imitative word copying the sound sheep make, related to similar words in other languages like German bäh.
How many meanings does “baa” have?
“Baa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the bleating sound a sheep or goat makes.
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