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

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Example Sentences

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vroom

But the fake vroom does seem poised to win Toyota some unlikely allies—or at least align it with the long history of making cars intentionally noisier.

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

Vroom, vroom: Take a ride with the East Side Moto Babes -- a club for female motorcyclists.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2016

“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

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