Meaning & Definition of Woof in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The characteristic bark of a dog.

  Example Sentence: The dog's woof echoed through the quiet neighborhood.

• Definition: A term used in weaving to refer to the horizontal threads.

  Example Sentence: She explained how the woof threads were woven into the fabric.

• Definition: An informal way to imitate a dog's bark.

  Example Sentence: The children were playing and sometimes they would woof at each other.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'woffe', imitative of the sound made by dogs.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• woof woof: An expression imitating a dog's bark.
• the woof and warp: A phrase meaning the essential elements of something.

Translations

• Spanish: guau

• French: ouaf

• German: wau

• Russian: гав

Related Words

• bark: The sound made by dogs.

• canine: Relating to dogs.

• fur: The hair covering of animals such as dogs.

Slang Meanings of woof

• Meaning: An expression of approval or excitement, often in the context of attractive people.

  Example Sentence: Did you see that party? Woof!

• Meaning: A term used in some communities to refer to a strong or muscular man.

  Example Sentence: That guy at the gym is a total woof.