Tootled: meaning, definitions and examples

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tootled

 

[ หˆtuหtld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

Tootled refers to the act of leaving or departing in a carefree, often whimsical manner. It is commonly used to describe someone who is moving along with a sense of lightness or playfulness. The term can also imply a sense of leisure in one's movement, and is often associated with a cheerful disposition. While not widely used in formal writing, 'tootled' has a distinctive informal tone that can add charm to everyday conversation.

Synonyms

ambled, drifted, sauntered, strolled

Examples of usage

  • He tootled down the street on his bicycle.
  • After work, she tootled off to the park to relax.
  • The children tootled around the playground happily.
  • We tootled along the beach, enjoying the sunset.

Translations

Translations of the word "tootled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tootled

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‚เคŸเคฒเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tootled

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tootled

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ัะณัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tootled

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใ‚ฅใƒˆใƒซใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tootled

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tootled

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tootled

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌํ‹€๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูˆุชุฑู„ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tootled

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tootled

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰˜็‰นๅฐ”ๅพท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tootled

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tootled

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะพั‚ะปะตะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒฃแƒขแƒšแƒ”แƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tootled

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tootled

Word origin

The term 'tootled' is a playful derivation of the verb 'tootle,' which itself might have originated from an imitation of the sound associated with tooting, like the sound of a horn or whistle. The word was likely influenced by the adjective 'toot,' which describes a short, sharp sound made by a horn, and has been in informal use since at least the 19th century. The informal nature of 'tootle' reflects a sense of lightness or casualness, which can be appealing in conversational English. Over time, 'tootled' evolved to imply not just sound but also movement, depicting a cheerful and carefree way of departing or moving about. It may have gained traction in children's literature and casual dialogue, contributing to its whimsical connotation. As a result, 'tootled' remains popular in informal settings, evoking imagery of light-hearted escapades.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,593, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.