Yowling Meaning in English
word · lemma: yowl
ˈjaʊlɪŋ
YOW-ling
jˈaʊlɪŋ
YOW-ling
Definition
Making a loud, long, and often unhappy or complaining cry, especially used for animals like cats or people in pain.
Usage & Nuances
'Yowling' is most often used for animals, especially cats, but can also describe human wailing in distress. Common with 'cat', 'wind', or 'pain'. It’s informal and more emotional than 'crying' or 'shouting'.
Spanish: aullando - maullando (gato)Portuguese (BR): uivando - miando alto (gato)Portuguese (PT): uivando - miando alto (gato)Chinese (Simplified): 嚎叫 - 哀嚎Chinese (Traditional): 嚎叫 - 哀號Hindi: कराहना - चीखना (बिल्ली/जानवर की आवाज़)Arabic: العواء - المواء العالي (قط)Bengali: চিৎকার - আর্তনাদRussian: вопль - вой - завываниеJapanese: 遠吠え - うめき声Vietnamese: gào thét - tru tréoKorean: 울부짖음 - 야옹거림Turkish: inleme - ulumaUrdu: چیخنا - بیناIndonesian: mengerang - melolong
Example Sentences
The cat was yowling all night.
basic
We heard a yowling sound from the backyard.
basic
The puppy started yowling when it got hurt.
basic
He woke up to the sound of cats yowling in the alley.
natural
The baby's yowling could be heard from down the hall.
natural
There was a yowling wind outside that kept everyone awake.
natural