Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
choof
verb
/tʃuːf/
Definition
To make a loud, puffing sound, typically used to describe a steam engine or a similar machine.
Examples
- The old steam locomotive began to choof as it prepared to depart.
- You can hear the engine choofing as it chugs down the track.
Meaning
The term ‘choof’ often refers to the noise made by a train or other machinery as it expels steam or smoke in bursts.
Synonyms
- To puff
- To chug
- To hiss
