The "word" meow is often an imitation of cat language and conveys also often together with body language the several feelings and/or intentions of the person, but most humans only do it in a calm manner.
cat: MEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW
cat: meow
cat: (purring) meow
A simple yet effective way to not only say hello to friends but also to find out where they are if you lose them by shopping or typically on streets and fields. meow also tells your friends how close you are to them in distance once they see you listen for the meow and you'll know its them.
as well as this meow is used to find out if your friend is feeling okay if you meow and they do it back everything is hunky dory. It can also be said in many different ways to mean different things, it can also be easier for neurodivergent people as a way to communicate.
Person 1: meow
Person 2: Meow!
A sound or word made to express that another person is being a wuss, pussy, weak, or crybaby.
Jayce got a paper cut and says "ooowww"
Bruce says "meow"
Jayce approaches Bruce after finding out they have to work late. Jayce says "this is bull, I need more notice to stay late"
Bruce replies "meeeeeeooww"
means the cat just wants the frickin’ box to sleep on
“did you ask the cats?” “the cats said “meow”” “PREPARE THE CARDBOX!”
Could be a way that someone grabs attention and wants to ask for help and is to scared
Someone sends “meow” over text