noun

woofer

A humorous term for a dog.

Our friendly woofer greets every visitor with a wagging tail.

Etymology

Woofer is playfully formed from woof, an imitation of a dog's bark, with -er. It names the animal by its characteristic sound.

More examples

  • Who's a good woofer?
  • These two woofers always hog the couch.
  • I packed some treats for your woofer.

Forms

woofer · woofers

Similar words

dog
The neutral, standard term rather than a humorous nickname.
pooch
Another affectionate, informal name, without the suggestion of barking.