Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

give paw

/ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.48 in modern English

Syllables: give -paw
IPA: /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/

16

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Of dogs, to present one's paw for a handshake with a human.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see give, paw.

intj

A command for a dog to give paw.

Example Sentences

"Special volitional movements impaired. Won't give paw because that performance result of individual education, requiring loop line."
"Even though both gave paw, only Willy received the treat. After this happened, Buck stopped giving paw almost immediately."
"After a moment's hesitation Fluff gave paw. The children were relieved."
"Lie down, Atherton, who's a good dog? Come on — give Dame Rosie a paw — paw, Atherton — give paw […]"
""Okay, give paw." I caught her flopping paw, gave it a shake, and fed her the treat."
""It's time to learn a new trick. Ready? Sit. Give paw.""

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/
British English: /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔː/

Inflected Forms

gives paw (present, singular) giving paw (participle, present) gave paw (past) given paw (participle, past)

Questions

How do you pronounce give paw?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɡɪv ˈpɔ/.
What does give paw mean?: Of dogs, to present one's paw for a handshake with a human.

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