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whoof

noun
\ ˈhwu̇f also ˈwu̇f\
plural -s

Definition of whoof

 (Entry 1 of 2)

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

whoof

verb
\ "\
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of whoof (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to utter a whoof : snort

transitive verb

: snort, blow

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