Cow (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural cows, (Archaic) kine. [kahyn] /kaɪn/
  1. the mature female of a bovine animal, especially of the genus Bos.
  2. the female of certain other mammals, as elephants, seals, and whales.
  3. a domestic bovine of either sex and any age.
  4. Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
    • a contemptible woman, especially one who is fat, stupid, lazy, etc.
    • a woman who has a large number of children or is frequently pregnant.
Idioms
  1. to become very angry or upset; throw a fit: My mom will have a cow when she hears I'm moving.
  2. for a long time; forever: You can keep arguing till the cows come home, but I won't change my mind.
verb (used with object)
  1. to frighten with threats, violence, etc.; intimidate; overawe.
noun
  1. the mature female of any species of cattle, esp domesticated cattle
  2. the mature female of various other mammals, such as the elephant, whale, and seal
  3. any domestic species of cattle
  4. a disagreeable woman
  5. something objectionable (esp in the phrase a fair cow)
  6. for a very long time; effectively for ever
verb
  1. to frighten or overawe, as with threats
Cow (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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