Toot: meaning, definitions and examples

Informal and playful sound from a horn or whistle, often used in casual or light-hearted situations.

• The child tooted the toy horn, making everyone laugh.
• I heard a toot coming from the clown's car.

A loud and somewhat harsh sound usually associated with a car horn. Commonly used in traffic situations or to get someone's attention.

• The driver honked as the pedestrian crossed the street.
• I had to honk to let the biker know I was behind him.

A sound usually associated with an owl, but can also mean a loud laugh or a call in a playful context.

• The owl hooted in the distance.
• His joke was so funny that everyone hooted with laughter.

A very soft, high-pitched sound, often associated with small birds or a short, brief noise like a beep. Can also imply someone quietly looking through a small opening.

• I heard the chicks peeping in the nest.
• Suddenly, there was a peep from the car's dashboard.

This word is commonly used to describe a short, sharp sound made by a horn or whistle. It is often informal and can be associated with playful or light situations.

• The train gave a quick toot as it approached the station.
• He gave a toot on his saxophone to signal the start of the song.

This word is typically used to describe a loud, harsh sound made by a car horn. It often implies urgency or an attempt to get someone's attention.

• The driver had to honk the horn to warn the pedestrian.
• I could hear cars honking in the traffic jam.

This word can either refer to the unique sound made by an owl or a short, loud sound typically made by a vehicle's horn. It can also be used to describe laughter in an informal setting. The context usually determines the meaning.

• We could hear the hoot of an owl in the distance.
• The car gave a loud hoot to clear the intersection.
• The joke made everyone hoot with laughter.

This word usually describes a soft, high-pitched sound, often made by small birds or animals. It can also refer to a slight sound or a small noise made by someone or something.

• We could hear the peep of the baby chicks in the barn.
• There was not a peep from the audience during the performance.