baa

¹

[ ba, bah ]

verb (used without object)

, baaed, baa·ing.

1. to make the sound of a sheep; bleat.

noun

1. the bleating cry of a sheep.

B.A.A.

²

abbreviation for

1. Bachelor of Applied Arts.

BAA

¹

noun

1. the main airports operator in the United Kingdom; until privatization in 1987, an abbreviation for British Airports Authority

baa

²

/ bɑː /

verb

1. intr to make the cry of a sheep; bleat

noun

1. the cry made by sheep

Word History and Origins

Origin of baa¹

First recorded in 1580–90; imitative

Example Sentences

“Your Majesty,” she began, before being drowned out by a loud “baa” from the sheep.

From New York Times

All baa myself: Is this Britain's loneliest sheep?

From BBC

All baa myself: Is this Britain's loneliest sheep?

From BBC

All baa myself: Is this Britain's loneliest sheep?

From BBC

All baa myself: Is this Britain's loneliest sheep?

From BBC