woof

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈwu̇f  ˈwüf 

1

a

: weft sense 1a

b

: woven fabric

also : the texture of such a fabric

2

: a basic or essential element or material

woof

2 of 3

verb

ˈwu̇f 

woofed; woofing; woofs

intransitive verb

1

: to make the low gruff sound typically produced by a dog

2

: to express oneself in a usually stylized boastful or aggressive manner

woof

3 of 3

noun (2)

1

: a low gruff sound typically produced by a dog

2

: a low note emitted by sound reproducing equipment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

In fact, Americans woof down 150 million frankfurters on the Fourth of July alone. —cleveland, 5 July 2022

The Bracken bats alone woof down more than 145 tons of bugs a night. —René A. Guzman, ExpressNews.com, 20 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English oof, from Old English ōwef, from ō- (from on) + wefan to weave — more at weave

Verb

imitative

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1804, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing woof

• warp and woof

• warp and woof

Kids Definition

woof

1 of 3 noun

ˈwu̇f  ˈwüf 

1

: the threads that cross the warp in a woven fabric

2

: a woven fabric or its texture

woof

2 of 3 verb

ˈwu̇f 

: to make the sound of a woof

woof

3 of 3 noun

: a deep harsh sound made by a dog

Etymology

Noun

Middle English oof "threads, crossing the warp," from Old English ōwef (same meaning), from ō- "on" (from on) and -wef (related to web "web" and wefan "to weave")

Noun

a word created in imitation of the sound