Definition
miauled
verb
- past tense of miaul; to cry out or wail in a loud, harsh manner; to make a sound resembling a cat's cry
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The baby miauled loudly throughout the night.
- She miauled in protest when told she couldn't go to the party.
- The cat miauled at the door, demanding to be let inside.
- He miauled like a wounded animal after stubbing his toe.
- The wind miauled through the narrow alley.
- The injured dog miauled pitifully until help arrived.