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Meaning of haw

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haw

Pronunciation:/hɔː//hɔː/

verb

Definitions

  1. To stop, in speaking, with a sound like haw; to speak with interruption and hesitation.

interjection

Definitions

  1. An imitation of laughter, often used to express scorn or disbelief. Often doubled or tripled (haw haw or haw haw haw).

    Example: You think that song was good? Haw!

  2. An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like "haw"; the sound so made.

haw

Pronunciation:/hɔː//hɔː/

verb

Definitions

  1. (of an animal) To turn towards the driver, typically to the left.

    Example: This horse won't haw when I tell him to.

    Antonyms:gee
  2. To cause (an animal) to turn left.

    Example: You may have to go to the front of the pack and physically haw the lead dog.

    Antonyms:gee

interjection

Definitions

  1. An instruction for a horse or other animal to turn towards the driver, typically left (See gee).

haw

Pronunciation:/hɔː//hɔː/

noun

Definitions

  1. The third eyelid, or nictitating membrane.

  2. A disease of the nictitating membrane.