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baying

bay
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bey]
    • /beɪ/
    • /beɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bey]
    • /beɪ/

Definitions of baying word

  • noun baying a deep, prolonged howl, as of a hound on the scent. 1
  • noun baying the position or stand of an animal or fugitive that is forced to turn and resist pursuers because it is no longer possible to flee (usually preceded by at or to): a stag at bay; to bring an escaped convict to bay. 1
  • noun baying the situation of a person or thing that is forced actively to oppose or to succumb to some adverse condition (usually preceded by at or to). 1
  • noun baying the situation of being actively opposed by an animal, person, etc., so as to be powerless to act fully (often preceded by at). 1
  • verb without object baying to howl, especially with a deep, prolonged sound, as a hound on the scent. 1
  • verb with object baying to assail with deep, prolonged howling: a troubled hound baying the moon. 1

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Origin of baying

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English, aphetic variant of abay < Anglo-French, dialectal Old French abai barking, noun derivative of abaier to bark, from an imitative base *bay-

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Parts of speech for Baying

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

baying popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

baying usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for baying

verb baying

  • growl — to utter a deep guttural sound of anger or hostility: The dog growled at the mail carrier.
  • cry — When you cry, tears come from your eyes, usually because you are unhappy or hurt.
  • snarl — to become tangled; get into a tangle.
  • yap — to bark sharply, shrilly, or snappishly; yelp.
  • howl — to utter a loud, prolonged, mournful cry, as that of a dog or wolf.

noun baying

  • moan — a prolonged, low, inarticulate sound uttered from or as if from physical or mental suffering.
  • groan — a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief: the groans of dying soldiers.
  • whimper — to cry with low, plaintive, broken sounds.
  • outcry — a strong and usually public expression of protest, indignation, or the like.
  • lament — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.

adjective baying

  • strident — making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking: strident insects; strident hinges.

Antonyms for baying

verb baying

  • whimper — to cry with low, plaintive, broken sounds.
  • gloat — to look at or think about with great or excessive, often smug or malicious, satisfaction: The opposing team gloated over our bad luck.
  • praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
  • approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.

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