English Explanatory Dictionary

hee-haw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The cry of an ass or donkey.
  2. Nothing.
intj
  1. The cry of an ass or donkey.
verb
  1. Of an ass or donkey, to make its typical vocalisation.
  2. To mimic the cry of an ass or donkey; to make a noise resembling a donkey's vocalisations.

Pronunciation

/ˈhiː.hɔ̰̃ː/ En-au-hee-haw.ogg

Word forms

hee-haw hee-haws heehaw hee haw hee-hawing hee-hawed

Etymology

Onomatopoeic coinage.

Synonyms

bray
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