English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

Tooting

too-teeng

Tooting (noun) means the act or sound of tooting, as of a horn. Example: “The tooting of car horns filled the street after the goal was scored.”

noun
1
The act or sound of tooting, as of a horn.
"The tooting of car horns filled the street after the goal was scored."

How to use Tooting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMaking short honking or beeping sounds, usually with a horn.

Common pairings
tooting of horns constant tooting

Word forms

tootings plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Tooting” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The _____ of car horns filled the street after the goal was scored.

Etymology

Disputed. It appears in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Totinges.

Rhymes for Tooting

See all rhymes for Tooting →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Tooting” mean?

The word “Tooting” means the act or sound of tooting, as of a horn. In plain terms, making short honking or beeping sounds, usually with a horn.

How do you pronounce “Tooting”?

“Tooting” is pronounced too-teeng (/tuːtiŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tooting” in a sentence?

Here is “Tooting” used in a sentence: “The tooting of car horns filled the street after the goal was scored.”

What part of speech is “Tooting”?

“Tooting” is a noun.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial · etymology from Wiktionary