paws
nounverbnounverbattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//pɔːz//
- United States//pɔːz//
- United States//pɑːz//
pause, used in contexts of animals with paws
noun
- 1
Also a form of pawplural of paw
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
verb
- 1
Also a form of pawthird-person singular simple present indicative of paw
noun
- 1
informalpause, used in contexts of animals with paws
You fine folks here, particularly Joanne (mom to 14 rats) and Paghat, posted very passionate and informative articles, which gave me paws (pun intended) to think twice about the "advice" my vet had given me about pine shavings being safe for rattie's bedding.
Watch a cat named Milo sabotage a purrfectly peaceful yoga routine in a video posted by a user named "jahzyoga" a "yoga teacher" and "jazz vocalist." Dare we suggest, maybe he was trying to hit the "paws" button?
His life just got put on paws.
[Title:] Press paws and relax at the best dog-friendly places in Britain
Etymology
Pun on pause sounding identical to paws (plural of paw).
verb
- 1
informalto pause, used in contexts of animals with paws
If you paws the game at a right moemnt you ger really interesting ScarSimba position results ;)^([sic])
The Amazing Puppy Wizard has pawsed to think of EVERY THING, abHOWET dogs and behavior.
After exchanging greetings with these two, I made my way slowly down the corridor to Phyllis Wallace's room, pawsing as usual at every wheelchair for the outstretched hands to pat my silky head.
[Title:] Paws and Reflect: Assessing the Impact of User Reviews and Ratings on Pet Food E-commerce Purchase Decisions
Forms
- past tense
- pawsed
- past participle
- pawsed
- present participle
- pawsing
- third person singular
- pawses
paws · pause, used in contexts of animals with paws
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