Cooing: meaning, definitions and examples

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cooing

[ kuːɪŋ ]

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lovingly

To make a soft murmuring sound, as a pigeon or dove. It is often used to describe the sound made by a contented baby.

Synonyms

croon, murmur, purr

Examples of usage

The baby was cooing softly in her mother's arms.
The doves cooed in the trees outside the window.

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sound

A soft murmuring sound made by pigeons, doves, or contented babies.

Synonyms

croon, murmur, purr

Examples of usage

The cooing of the doves created a peaceful atmosphere.
The baby's cooing was a comforting sound for the parents.

Translations

Translations of the word "cooing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cantarolar

🇮🇳 कूजना

🇩🇪 Gurren

🇮🇩 berdendang

🇺🇦 воркотіння

🇵🇱 gruchanie

🇯🇵 鳴き声

🇫🇷 roucoulement

🇪🇸 arrullo

🇹🇷 mırıldanma

🇰🇷 구구

🇸🇦 هديل

🇨🇿 vrkání

🇸🇰 hrkútanie

🇨🇳 咕咕叫

🇸🇮 gruljenje

🇮🇸 kurr

🇰🇿 күркілдеу

🇬🇪 ყურყუმალაობა

🇦🇿 qurqulama

🇲🇽 arrullo

Word origin

The word 'cooing' is derived from the Middle English word 'counen', meaning to make a low murmuring sound. It has been used to describe the soft, soothing sounds made by doves, pigeons, and contented babies for centuries. The gentle and comforting nature of the sound has made 'cooing' a popular term to convey a sense of peace and tranquility.