Toot: meaning, definitions and examples

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toot

[ tuːt ]

^{Context #1}

sound

To make a short, high sound with your mouth closed

Synonyms

honk, hoot, peep

Examples of usage

The car horn tooted loudly.
She tooted on her flute.

^{Context #2}

sound

A short, high sound made with your mouth closed

Synonyms

honk, hoot, peep

Examples of usage

The toot of a horn could be heard in the distance.
He gave a little toot on his whistle.

Translations

Translations of the word "toot" in other languages:

🇵🇹 buzina

🇮🇳 सीटी

🇩🇪 Hupen

🇮🇩 klakson

🇺🇦 гудок

🇵🇱 klakson

🇯🇵 クラクション

🇫🇷 klaxon

🇪🇸 bocina

🇹🇷 korna

🇰🇷 경적

🇸🇦 بوق السيارة

🇨🇿 houkačka

🇸🇰 klaksón

🇨🇳 喇叭声

🇸🇮 hupa

🇮🇸 bílflaut

🇰🇿 гудок

🇬🇪 ჰორნი

🇦🇿 siqnal

🇲🇽 bocina

Word origin

The word 'toot' originated in the late 19th century as an imitation of the sound made by a horn or flute. It is often used to describe a short, sharp sound, typically made by a musical instrument or a vehicle horn. Over time, 'toot' has become a versatile word that can be used in various contexts to convey the idea of a quick, high-pitched noise.