whoof
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
interjection
Etymology
Origin of whoof
First recorded in 1760–70; imitative
Example Sentences
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She saw the Giant take a deep breath and whoof, he blew through the trumpet.
From Literature
He took a deep breath, puffed out his cheeks and then whoof!
From Literature
Though if I had known how rigorous it would be, I probably would have asked for seven shows because, whoof!”
From Los Angeles Times
"Whoof," the Clippers coach said Wednesday night, exhaling deeply before he took questions from reporters inside Philips Arena in Atlanta.
From Los Angeles Times
Freshly fallen dry snow goes "whoof" when you step on it.
From Scientific American
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