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DictionarywoofDog's bark
noun / interjection / verb

woof

WUUF/wˈuf/

The sound of a dog barking.

The dog lets out a short woof with its muzzle raised.

A dog caught mid-bark, with its muzzle lifted, jaws open in a short forceful bark, and a few small radiating ink strokes conveying the sound.
Etymology
woofEnglisha low barking sound

An imitation of a dog's bark. It is unrelated to woof meaning the cross-threads in weaving.

More examples

  • He woofed when the door opened.
  • Several woofs came from the yard.
  • The puppy is woofing at its reflection.

Forms

woof · woofs · woofed · woofing

Similar words

bark
Bark is the neutral term for the dog's sound.
yap
Yap suggests a short high-pitched bark.