whoof

[ woof, hwoof ]

noun

1. a deep gruff sound.

verb (used without object)

1. to make such a sound.

interjection

1. (used to express exultation or surprise.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of whoof¹

First recorded in 1760–70; imitative

Example Sentences

A little whoof, like the sound that would be made by a baby and it asleep, came from Cona'n.

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At the bottom they hesitated; then the mother with rush and champing Whoof!

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MacDonald gave a grunt of disgust that was like the whoof of a bear.

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I can fancy myself hopping into the chauffeur's seat, and whoof!

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Thor rose from beside the rock with a prodigious whoof that roused Muskwa.

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