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单词 mee-mawing
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Definition of mee-mawing in English:

mee-mawing

(also mimo-ing)
noun ˈmiːmɔːɪŋ
English Regional, Northern
  • The action of mee-maw; specifically the action of making exaggerated movements with the lips when speaking, especially in order to be understood above a loud noise; gesticulation.

adjective ˈmiːmɔːɪŋ
English Regional, Northern
  • Affected, mincing.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Peter Wright (b. 1923). From mee-maw + -ing
late 19th century; earliest use found in Edwin Waugh (1817–1890), poet. From mee-maw + -ing.

Definition of mee-mawing in US English:

mee-mawing

(also mimo-ing)
nounˈmiːmɔːɪŋ
English Regional, Northern
  • The action of mee-maw; specifically the action of making exaggerated movements with the lips when speaking, especially in order to be understood above a loud noise; gesticulation.

adjectiveˈmiːmɔːɪŋ
English Regional, Northern
  • Affected, mincing.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Peter Wright (b. 1923). From mee-maw + -ing<br>late 19th century; earliest use found in Edwin Waugh (1817–1890), poet. From mee-maw + -ing.

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