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yowling

Yowling (noun) means a long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat. Example: “The yowling from next door kept us up all night.”

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A long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat.
"The yowling from next door kept us up all night."

How to use yowling

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In plain EnglishA loud, drawn-out crying or wailing sound, especially from a cat.

Common pairings
a cat's yowling

Word forms

yowlings plural

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What does “yowling” mean?

The word “yowling” means a long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat. In plain terms, a loud, drawn-out crying or wailing sound, especially from a cat.

How do you use “yowling” in a sentence?

Here is “yowling” used in a sentence: “The yowling from next door kept us up all night.”

What part of speech is “yowling”?

“Yowling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of yowling?

"yowling" (noun) means a long, loud, wailing cry, typically made by a cat.

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