Definition
Definition of Waugh - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
authorUK famous English writer known for satireUK
- Waugh wrote many satirical novels.
2.
namesurname originating from Old English
- Waugh is a common surname in England.
3.
place in AlabamaRare US unincorporated community in AlabamaRare US
- Waugh is a small community in Montgomery County.
Origin of Waugh
Scottish, surname of uncertain origin
Examples of Waugh in a sentence
Many readers appreciate Waugh for his wit and humor. Waugh appeared frequently in historical records. The Waugh family held a reunion last summer. Waugh hosts an annual festival in spring. Many families have lived in Waugh for generations.
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- French:Waugh, ...
- German:Waugh, ...
- Italian:Waugh, ...
- Spanish:Waugh, comunidad no incorporada de Alabama, ...
- Portuguese:Waugh, ...
- Chinese:沃, ...
- Japanese:ウォー, ...
- Arabic:ووه, وُو, ...
- Hebrew:ווֹאָה, וֹ, ...
- Russian:Во, ...
- Ukrainian:Во, Вог, ...
- Hindi:वॉ, ...
Definition of waugh - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animalsDated loud barking sound made by dogDated
- The dog's waugh echoed through the night.
2.
emotionDated expression of surprise or disbeliefDated
- He let out a waugh when he saw the price.
3.
soundsDated cry of distress or painDated
- The child gave a waugh after falling off the swing.
Origin of waugh
Scottish, wauch (to cry out) + -
Examples of waugh in a sentence
The waugh of the hound signaled the hunt's start. The unexpected news made him utter a waugh. Her reaction was a waugh of disbelief. A loud waugh echoed through the forest. She let out a waugh when she stubbed her toe.
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- French:aboiement, waouh, ...
- German:Bellen, Ausdruck des Erstaunens, ...
- Italian:bau, esclamazione di sorpresa, ...
- Spanish:ladrido, ¡guau!, ...
- Portuguese:latido, uau, ...
- Chinese:汪汪声, 哇, ...
- Japanese:ワウ, ワー, ...
- Arabic:نباح, تَعْبِير عَنِ الدَّهْشَةِ أَوْ عَدَمِ التَّصْدِيقِ, ...
- Hebrew:נְבִיחָה רָמָה, וָאוּ, ...
- Russian:лай, восклицание, ...
- Ukrainian:гавкіт, ой, ...
- Hindi:भौंक, वाह, ...
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