1.
Cat's way of communication. Contradictory to popular beliefs, Maw is actually the noise made by CATS (
see CAT- small furry animal), not Miaw. Whoever heard a
cat say Meaow? or Meoaw? or Miaw?
Small cats whose vocal chords/boxes are not fully developed do tend to utter "Miw"s or "Miuw"s but never Meaow.
If the whole population simply referred to Maw as the noise made by a
cat, it would be a much Mawer place.
2. Word overused by people with nothing more interesting to say. It's quite fun really. Maw.
Fred steps on
cat's tail
Cat: MAW!
Fred strokes
cat
Fred: Good
Cat!
Cat: MAW!
Fred deprives cat of food
Cat: MAW!
Fred: Oh sorry Cat.
Fred fetches food for cat, and presently feeds it
Cat: MAW!
Fred: No problem, Cat.
Fred purchases dog
Cat: MAW!
Fred's Mother: So Fred, when are you getting married?
Fred: Maw. Marriage is so Maw. Get Mawed.
Fred's Mother: That's lovely dear.
Cat: MAW!