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Definition bay in British English

bay verb

[intransitive] verb
/beɪ/
1

if a dog bays, it makes a long loud sound, especially when it is hunting

Synonyms and related words
baa bark bay bark bay beg
2

to shout or ask for something in an angry threatening way, especially when you want someone to be punished

Example

a baying crowd of tabloid reporters

Example

An angry mob was surging around the palace, baying for blood.

Synonyms and related words
shout call out cry
Definition bay in British English