Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whoof
interjection
/wuːf/
Definition
A loud sound made by a dog when it exhales forcefully or a similar noise produced in other contexts.
Examples
- The dog let out a loud whoof as it spotted a squirrel in the yard.
- With a whoof, he collapsed onto the couch after a long day at work.
Meaning
The term ‘whoof’ is often used to describe the sound of a large breath, typically associated with a dog barking or expressing excitement.
Synonyms
- bark
- exhale
- snort
