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baa

verb
\ ˈba How to pronounce baa (audio) , ˈbä How to pronounce baa (audio) \
baaed; baaing

Definition of baa

 (Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to make the bleat of a sheep

BAA

abbreviation

Definition of BAA (Entry 2 of 2)

bachelor of applied arts
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Verb

baa noun

Examples of baa in a Sentence

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 The two baaing brothers reside in a pen meant to resemble The Marble House Mansion and have their own caretaker. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "17 Hotels Around the World With Pets in Residence," 25 July 2018

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First Known Use of baa

Verb

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for baa

Verb

imitative

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baa

noun
\ ˈba How to pronounce baa (audio) , ˈbä\

Kids Definition of baa

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: the cry of a sheep

baa

verb
baaed; baaing

Kids Definition of baa (Entry 2 of 2)

: to make the cry of a sheep

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