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- pronunciation:
- tut
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
toots, tooting, tooted |
| definition 1: |
to make the quick, short sound of a horn or whistle.
The factory whistle tooted to signal the end of the work day. |
| definition 2: |
to blow and cause to make a quick, short sound.
Tom tooted his whistle for hours.- similar words:
- blow
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the sound made by a horn or whistle, or the act of making such a sound.
We were awakened by the toot of the horn. |
| derivation: |
tooter (n.) |
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