Where does “moo-moo” come from?
moo-moo (English) comes from English muumuu, from Hawaiian muʻumuʻu — to be cut off, shortened; to be amputated; muumuu.
moo-moo (English): A cow; Alternative form of muumuu
Definitions
- A cow; Alternative form of muumuu
Ancestry of “moo-moo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | muumuu | A long loose-fitting dress made of lightweight... |
| 2 | Hawaiian | muʻumuʻu | to be cut off, shortened; to be amputated; muumuu |