toot

[tuːt]

toot Definition

• 1. to make a short, loud sound with a horn or whistle
• 2. to snort or blow air audibly through the nose
• 3. to drink alcohol, especially in small amounts

Using toot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "toot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The train tooted its horn as it passed by.

• Example

  He tooted on his whistle to get everyone's attention.

• Example

  She tooted her nose before speaking.

• Example

  We decided to go out and toot a few drinks.

toot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for toot

• honk
• blow
• sound
• snort
• drink

Phrases with toot

• toot one's own horn

  to boast or brag about one's own achievements or abilities

  Example

  I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I did get the highest score in the class.

• toot and come in

  an invitation to enter a room or space, often used humorously

  Example

  When I knocked on the door, my friend said 'toot and come in' with a laugh.

• toot sweet

  quickly or immediately, often used in military contexts

  Example

  We need to get this done toot sweet before the enemy arrives.

Origins of toot

from Middle English 'toten', meaning 'to poke, nudge'

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Summary: toot in Brief

The verb 'toot' [tuːt] has three main meanings: making a loud sound with a horn or whistle, blowing air audibly through the nose, and drinking alcohol. It can be used in phrases like 'toot one's own horn,' meaning to boast, and 'toot and come in,' an invitation to enter. 'Toot sweet' means quickly, often in military contexts.