whoof
[ hwoof, woof, hwoof, woof ]
/ ʰwʊf, wʊf, ʰwuf, wuf /
noun
a deep gruff sound.
verb (used without object)
to make such a sound.
interjection
(used to express exultation or surprise).
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Origin of whoof
First recorded in 1760–70; imitative
Words nearby whoof
whom, whomever, whomp, whomso, whomsoever, whoof, whoop, whoop-de-do, whoopee, whoopee cushion, whooper
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Example sentences from the Web for whoof
Once more the priest's brawny arm flashed through the air, and struck with a "whoof!"
Robin Hood|J. Walker McSpaddenI can fancy myself hopping into the chauffeur's seat, and whoof!
Banked Fires|E. W. (Ethel Winifred) SaviJust a few drops from the bottle, and a few sniffs, and whoof!
The Old Tobacco Shop|William BowenMacDonald gave a grunt of disgust that was like the whoof of a bear.
The Hunted Woman|James Oliver Curwood