"Mews" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Mews is a noun that refers to the soft, high-pitched sounds or cries made by a young cat, especially a kitten, to express hunger, discomfort, or distress. It can also refer to a small enclosed courtyard or passageway between buildings, especially in a town or city.
Mewing is a technique used to improve the shape and positioning of the face and mouth by making specific sounds and facial movements. It is often practiced as a means to improve the structure and alignment of the lips, tongue, and jaw, and can be helpful for people with conditions such as a short or narrow upper jaw or a gummy smile. The specific movements and sounds involved in mewing are designed to stimulate the growth and reorganization of the surrounding facial bones, with the goal of achieving a more harmonious and aesthetically pleasing facial structure.
To mewl is to make a weak or pitiful cry, especially that of a cat. It can also be used to describe a complaint or petition made in a weak or whining manner.