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

He’s all baa and no humbug in the new animated adventure “Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas.”

From Los Angeles Times

As he passionately delivers the final choruses, two actors in sheep hats pop up and sing along with him, baaing the titular lyrics to big audience laughs.

From Los Angeles Times

The only sound was the wind and the occasional “baa” of a sheep grazing on the steep, rocky slopes.

From New York Times