bow-wow theory

== English == === Noun === bow-wow theory (plural bow-wow theories) A speculative theory that human language originated from the imitation of animal vocalisations. Coordinate terms: ding-dong theory, pooh-pooh theory, ta-ta theory, yo-he-ho theory ==== Usage notes ==== Originally intended to ridicule the theory; also called cuckoo theory. ==== See also ==== imsonic