noun
toot
TOOT
Toot (noun) means a short blast of sound from a horn or whistle. Example: “He gave a friendly toot of the horn as he drove past.”
noun
1
A short blast of sound from a horn or whistle.
"He gave a little toot of the horn, to get their attention."
"He gave a friendly toot of the horn as he drove past."
verb
1
To make, or cause to make, a short blast of sound on a horn or similar instrument.
"The driver tooted the horn to warn the cyclist."
How to use toot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short honking or hooting sound, or the act of making one.
Common pairings
toot the horn
give a toot
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Word forms
- Plural
- toots
- Third person singular
- toots
- Past tense
- tooted
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Etymology
Probably imitative (onomatopoeic) in origin, echoed across Germanic languages like Dutch toeteren and Swedish tuta.
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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.
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