188+ Words that rhyme with maw

Maw is a 1-syllable word with 188 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are awe, caw, chaw. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of maw

noun
  1. informal terms for the mouth

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1 syllable

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Examples of "maw" in lyrics

See how maw is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Do surfeit by the eye and pine the maw,"
    William Shakespeare — Venus and Adonis
  • "mayer brown rowe maw"
    AOL — AOL
  • "thou detestable maw"
    AOL — AOL

What do these rhymes mean?

awe
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
caw
the sound made by corvine birds utter a cry, characteristic of crows, rooks, or ravens
chaw
a wad of something chewable as tobacco chew without swallowing; "chaw tobacco"
claw
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles a mechanical device that is curved or bent
craw
a pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "maw" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like awe, caw, chaw create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with maw?
Words that rhyme with maw include: awe, caw, chaw, claw, craw, daw, draw, haw, jaw, paw, and 178 more.
How many syllables does maw have?
Maw has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with maw?
There are 188 words that rhyme with maw: 188 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for maw in a song?
The strongest rhymes for maw in songwriting are awe, caw, chaw. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with maw?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with maw include awe, caw, chaw, claw, craw. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: awe, caw; 1-syllable: macaw, guffaw; 2-syllable: bogota, baccarat. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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