Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arf

interjection
ɑːrf
Definition
A sound made by a dog, often used to imitate a dog’s bark.
Examples
  • The dog suddenly barked, and all I could say was, ‘arf!’
  • She laughed and said, ‘That’s not a bark, it’s an arf!’
Meaning
A playful or lighthearted representation of a dog’s barking sound.
Synonyms
  • bark
  • woof
  • yelp