toot
8 synonyms for toot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short blast of sound from a horn or whistle.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A short blast of sound from a horn or whistle.
“He gave a little toot of the horn, to get their attention.”
How to use toot
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
toot the horn
give a toot
Etymology
Probably imitative (onomatopoeic) in origin, echoed across Germanic languages like Dutch toeteren and Swedish tuta.
Full origin of toot →Frequently asked questions
What does “toot” mean?
The word “toot” means a short blast of sound from a horn or whistle. In plain terms, a short honking or hooting sound, or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “toot”?
“Toot” is pronounced TOOT (/ˈtut/ in IPA).
How do you use “toot” in a sentence?
Here is “toot” used in a sentence: “He gave a friendly toot of the horn as he drove past.”
What part of speech is “toot”?
Depending on how it is used, “toot” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “toot” come from?
The word “toot” comes from Germanic. Probably imitative (onomatopoeic) in origin, echoed across Germanic languages like Dutch toeteren and Swedish tuta.
How many meanings does “toot” have?
“Toot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short blast of sound from a horn or whistle.
