whoof

1 of 2

noun

ˈhwu̇f also ˈwu̇f

plural -s

: a deep snorting sound (as made by a four-footed animal)

whoof

2 of 2

verb

"

-ed/-ing/-s

intransitive verb

: to utter a whoof : snort

transitive verb

: snort, blow

Word History

Etymology

Noun

imitative

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Rhymes for whoof

• goof
• hoof
• kloof
• poof
• proof
• roof
• spoof
• woof
• aloof
• behoof
• disproof
• flameproof