intj
maa
mah
Maa (intj) means a word imitating the bleating sound made by a sheep or goat. Example: “The lamb went "maa" as it trotted after its mother.”
intj
1
A word imitating the bleating sound made by a sheep or goat.
"The lamb went "maa" as it trotted after its mother."
verb
1
To make a bleating sound like a sheep or goat.
"The goats maaed loudly whenever the farmer approached with feed."
How to use maa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sound sheep and goats make, or the act of making that sound.
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- maas
- Past tense
- maaed
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The lamb went "_____" as it trotted after its mother.
Etymology
An onomatopoeic word imitating the animal sound itself.
Rhymes for maa
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What does “maa” mean?
The word “maa” means a word imitating the bleating sound made by a sheep or goat. In plain terms, the sound sheep and goats make, or the act of making that sound.
How do you pronounce “maa”?
“Maa” is pronounced mah (/mɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “maa” in a sentence?
Here is “maa” used in a sentence: “The lamb went "maa" as it trotted after its mother.”
What part of speech is “maa”?
Depending on how it is used, “maa” can be an intj and a verb.
How many meanings does “maa” have?
“Maa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a word imitating the bleating sound made by a sheep or goat.
