1. past tense of bowwow; made the sound of a dog barking
Usage: informal; onomatopoeia; chiefly used with children or in playful contexts

Examples

• The puppy bowwowed at the mailman.
• The dog bowwowed loudly when the doorbell rang.
• She bowwowed playfully at the toddler, making him laugh.
• The toy dog bowwowed when you pressed its button.