Definition of maa in English:
maa
verbmaaed, maaing, maas mɑː
[no object](of a sheep, lamb, or goat) bleat.
Example sentencesExamples
- A noisy mixed herd of goats and sheep clomped over the wooden bridge, baaing and maaing their little head off.
- These sweet little guys "maaed" and wrestled and jumped around to get our attention and food.
- She maaed so loud I could hear her in the house with the door closed.
- Kizzy was maaing so loudly she got the human's attention.
- Sheep made their way into the barn, goats maaed to one another.
nounPlural maasmɑː
The cry of a sheep, lamb, or goat.
Example sentencesExamples
- Immediately we crested the hill we were greeted with maas of delight.
- He looked up at her and gave a maa.
- When he was feeding the sheep, Dad heard this little maa.
- The goat let out another loud maa.
- They barely even let out a maa.
Origin
Early 18th century: imitative; compare with baa.