vroom

American  

[vroom, vroom] / vrum, vrʊm /

noun

1. the roaring sound made by a motor at high speed.

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verb (used without object)

1. to make or move with such a sound.

verb (used with object)

1. to cause to make such a sound.

vroom British  

/ vrʊm, vruːm /

interjection

1. an exclamation imitative of a car engine revving up, as for high-speed motor racing

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Etymology

Origin of vroom

First recorded in 1960–65; imitative

Example Sentences

For the customers Toyota is targeting, the new vroom vroom is the opposite of sonic baggage.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2023

The Valet Rated PG-13 for language of a vroom vroom nature.

From New York Times • May 19, 2022

Less vroom than the Pink Vespa, but just as pretty in the glass.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2018

The Boys also vroom around pushing single bicycle wheels with big handlebars and head lights, like a whimsical sort of gang.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2017

“If going vroom makes the car go forward, maybe saying vroom backwards would make it back up. Moorv.”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary