IPA: /bɑː/
KK: /bɑ/
To make a sound like a sheep or goat, often described as a bleat.
The sheep began to baa loudly when it saw its owner.
Past: baaed
Past Participle: baaed
The sound made by a sheep or goat, often described as a bleating noise.
The sheep began to baa loudly when it saw its owner.
The word 'baa' originates from Old English 'bæ', which is an imitation of the sound made by sheep. It represents the vocalization of sheep, specifically the bleating sound they make.
Think of the sound that sheep make — 'baa' is a direct representation of that bleating noise.