toot
verb (used without object)
(of a horn or whistle) to give forth its characteristic sound.
tooting
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present participleof toot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"But you know me, I don't like tooting my own trumpet too much."
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
It’s time to start tooting your own horn at work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
“I don’t like tooting my horn,” he said, but he continued: “You don’t have to be that big to know what you are doing.”
From New York Times ● May 3, 2024
People were driving around tooting their horns in cars displaying orange, white and green flags.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2024
Madge and I do our trick or treat duet, singing and tooting in tune.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
