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Bow-wow

usgb/ˈbaʊ waʊ/Volume
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Childish ExpressionPlay
Used mainly by children or when talking to children to mimic the sound dogs make. SlideWhen reading a story to children, you might say 'The dog goes bow-wow'.
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Onomatopoeic WordPlay
'Bow-wow' is an onomatopoeia imitating the sound of a dog barking; useful for creative writing. SlideThe children's book was filled with sounds like 'buzz', 'moo', and 'bow-wow'.
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Use 'bow-wow' to imitate dog sounds in a playful and light-hearted manner. SlideShe imitated her pet, saying 'bow-wow' and making everyone laugh.
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