tu-whit tu-whoo

[ too-hwit too-hwoo; too-wit too-woo ]

noun

1. (imitation of the cry of an owl).

tu-whit tu-whoo

/ təˈwɪt təˈwuː /

interjection

1. an imitation or representation of the sound made by an owl

Word History and Origins

Origin of tu-whit tu-whoo¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

Since the Republican majority in the Missouri legislature does not give a single tu-whit tu-whoo about what Gov. Mike Parson thinks, we can only hope that he returns the favor and forces Medicaid expansion anyway.

From Washington Times

The noise called Tu-Whit Tu-Whoo, which is wished by poets on the owl, fa really a family noise, made by separate birds.

From Literature

In fact, he was only too anxious after dinner to get back to his room in order to pass the evening saying, 'Tu-whit, tu-whoo!' to his owls.

From Project Gutenberg

For some time after his pets had disappeared he replied to all questions with 'Tu-whit, tu-whoo!' and once when the Colonel impatiently told him to behave himself like a human being, he rushed at him and bit his finger.

From Project Gutenberg

Why, the people come out of the shops now in order to hear him calling out 'Tu-whit, tu-whoo!' as he drives past.

From Project Gutenberg