toot
toot — verb
- tootpresent simple I / you / we / they
- toots3rd person singular
- tooting-ing form
- tootedpast simple
1. to push a car's horn or blow a whistle so that it produces a quick, sharp sound,
to push a car's horn or blow a whistle so that it produces a quick, sharp sound, usually to alert someone nearby or to get their attention.
Ryo tooted his car horn twice to let the delivery van know he was waiting behind it.
toot + car horn as a warning signal
The taxi driver tooted angrily at the cyclist who had cut in front of him.
toot + at + [person/vehicle]
The bus tooted twice before moving away from the bus stop.
Anjali leaned on the horn and tooted three times when the gate would not open.
The children clapped as the little toy train tooted its whistle around the track.
文法句型
toot + noun (the horn / a whistle)
toot + at + person/vehicle
用法筆記
Both transitive (toot your horn) and intransitive (the bus tooted) uses are common. The sound described is shorter and quieter than a honk.
常見錯誤
2. to let out gas from the stomach through the bottom, in a way that is often consi
to let out gas from the stomach through the bottom, in a way that is often considered rude or embarrassing in public.
The old dog tooted loudly under the table, and everyone pretended not to notice.
informal euphemism for farting
Talia tried very hard not to toot during the long wedding ceremony, but she failed.
Nikos thought it was hilarious to toot and then blame the cat whenever it happened.
Someone tooted in the crowded lift, and a few passengers started to giggle awkwardly.
- fart
more direct and common than toot
- break wind
more formal and polite
- pass gas
neutral, clinical euphemism
文法句型
toot (no object)
用法筆記
Informal and slightly childish. Considered impolite in formal or professional settings. Adults typically use more neutral expressions such as 'pass gas' or 'break wind'.
常見錯誤
toot — noun
- tootsingular
- tootsplural
1. a short, sharp noise produced by a vehicle's horn, a train's whistle, or somethi
a short, sharp noise produced by a vehicle's horn, a train's whistle, or something similar, typically used to signal, greet, or attract attention.
A sharp toot from the car behind told Sofia that the traffic light had turned green.
collocation: a sharp toot
The train gave a cheerful toot as it passed through the small country station.
Nora heard the familiar toot of her father's old truck pulling into the driveway.
The driver gave a quick toot on his horn before reversing out of the parking space.
Every time the ferry arrived, a loud toot from its horn echoed across the harbour.
常見錯誤
2. the written form of the short, high sound made by a car horn or a steam train, u
the written form of the short, high sound made by a car horn or a steam train, used in stories, comics, and children's books to represent the noise itself.
'Toot, toot!' went the little red train in the children's picture book.
reduplicated form: toot toot
The baby clapped her hands every time her father said 'Toot toot!' while pushing his toy car.
Sade drew a cartoon steam train with 'Toot toot!' coming out of its funnel in a speech bubble.
The storyteller made the sound of a horn by shouting 'Toot!' and all the children laughed.
用法筆記
Almost always written in quotes and often repeated as 'toot toot' to imitate the rhythm of a train whistle or an old-fashioned car horn.
3. a word called out to a person in a tight or crowded space, signalling that you a
a word called out to a person in a tight or crowded space, signalling that you are behind them and need them to step aside.
'Toot!' shouted the courier from behind the stack of boxes, asking the office worker to step aside.
exclamation: used like 'excuse me' or 'mind your back'
Shirin heard a cheerful 'Toot!' from behind and quickly stepped aside to let the postman pass.
'Toot toot! Hot drinks coming through!' called the waitress as she squeezed past the crowded table.
The librarian whispered 'Toot!' so quietly that nobody moved out of her way at all.
- mind your back
more polite and common in British English
- coming through
neutral phrase used when carrying things through a crowd
- excuse me
formal and universally polite
用法筆記
Common in British English in informal work settings (cafes, warehouses, busy corridors). Can sound playful or slightly brusque depending on tone. Not used in formal situations.
常見錯誤
4. a period when someone drinks heavily with other people, usually in a joyful sett
a period when someone drinks heavily with other people, usually in a joyful setting that lasts for several hours or days.
After passing all his final exams, Madison went on a toot with his university friends that lasted all weekend.
collocation: go on a toot
The old photograph showed the whole village on a toot to celebrate the end of the harvest season.
Grandpa used to tell stories about going on a toot in London with his army buddies back in the 1960s.
They declared a three-day toot after their football team won the championship trophy.
用法筆記
Dated and informal. Rare in modern everyday speech. Younger speakers are more likely to say 'night out', 'binge drinking', or 'session'.