woof

¹

[ woof, woof ]

noun

1. filling ( def 5 ).
2. texture; fabric.
3. British. warp ( def 13 ).

woof

²

[ woof ]

interjection

1. (used to imitate the bark of a dog.)

woof

¹

/ wuːf /

noun

1. the crosswise yarns that fill the warp yarns in weaving; weft
2. a woven fabric or its texture

woof

²

/ wʊf /

interjection

1. an imitation of the bark or growl of a dog

verb

1. intr (of dogs) to bark or growl

Word History and Origins

Origin of woof¹

before 900; Middle English oof, owf, Old English ōwef, āwef (compare gewef ), equivalent to ō-, ā- a- ³ + wef (akin to web ); modern w- from weft, warp, weave, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of woof¹

Old English ōwef, from ō-, perhaps from on , + wef web (see weave ); modern form influenced by warp

Example Sentences

"Woof. it’s just terrible flat digital cinematography that’s become the hallmark of cheap modern movies. Also bad acting, writing and the sound sounds cheap and hollow."

From Salon

“It just … woof. Exploded,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Woof!” he barked, sending a foul cloud of doggy breath my way.

From Literature

In the interest of keeping our jobs, we’ll just say this: woof.

From Seattle Times

Maren Lavelle, 28, an aspiring filmmaker in New York City, took over a dog walking business, Big City Woof Walker, with a college friend in 2017.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• cry
• growl
• howl
• snarl
• yap