Tootle: meaning, definitions and examples

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tootle

 

[ หˆtuหtษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

whistling sound

Tootle is an informal term that refers to the act of making a short, light sound, especially through a whistle or horn. It often conveys a sense of casualness or carefree joy. People might tootle while walking or driving to express happiness or to get someone's attention. The word can also imply a leisurely pace of movement.

Synonyms

honk, toot, whistle

Examples of usage

  • The child started to tootle on the toy trumpet.
  • He liked to tootle down the street on his bicycle.
  • The car tooted its horn as it tooted past.
  • They tooted happily during their road trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "tootle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‚เคŸเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tootle

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะพั‚ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚ฅใƒผใƒˆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tootle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tootle

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌํ‹€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุชู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tootle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tootle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›พ็‰นๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒขแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tootle

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tootle

Etymology

The word 'tootle' derives from the combination of 'toot' and a diminutive suffix, giving it a lighthearted connotation. The verb 'toot' originated in the 16th century, initially referring to a short sound made by a horn or whistle. It is thought to have been influenced by the sound itself, which imitates the noise it's describing. The addition of 'tootle' emerged in the 19th century, creating an expression that implies a gentler or more playful version of tooting. Over time, 'tootle' has been popularly used in children's songs and casual dialogues, reinforcing its connection to lightheartedness and whimsy in both speech and music.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,626, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.