noun
Uncommon
choo
choo
Choo (noun) means a sound imitating a train whistle or the chugging of a steam locomotive. Example: “The toy train went "choo choo" as it circled the track.”
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A sound imitating a train whistle or the chugging of a steam locomotive.
"The toy train went "choo choo" as it circled the track."
"We could hear the choo choo choo"
How to use choo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA playful word imitating a train sound, as in "choo-choo train."
Common pairings
choo-choo train
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Word forms
- Plural
- choos
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Etymology
An imitative (onomatopoeic) word representing the sound of a train.
Rhymes for choo
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What does “choo” mean?
The word “choo” means a sound imitating a train whistle or the chugging of a steam locomotive. In plain terms, a playful word imitating a train sound, as in "choo-choo train.".
How do you pronounce “choo”?
“Choo” is pronounced choo (/tʃuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “choo” in a sentence?
Here is “choo” used in a sentence: “The toy train went "choo choo" as it circled the track.”
What part of speech is “choo”?
“Choo” is a noun.
Is “choo” a common word?
“Choo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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