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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

imitative

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“Whoof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whoof. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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