woof
woof — noun
- woofsingular
- woofsplural
1. a short loud noise that comes from a dog's throat and mouth, often heard when th
a short loud noise that comes from a dog's throat and mouth, often heard when the animal feels excited, wants attention, or reacts to something unfamiliar
The dog gave a loud woof when the mailman walked past the gate.
A soft woof came from under the bed, where the puppy had fallen asleep.
Felix heard three quick woofs next door, so he let the dog inside.
The little dog let out a soft woof, and the children laughed at the tiny sound.
Every time Linh opened the front door, her dog greeted her with an excited woof.
- bark
the general word for a dog's loud sound; 'woof' suggests a short, single sound rather than continuous barking
文法句型
a + woof
make a woof
let out a woof
2. a man who has a physically strong and sexually attractive body; used especially
a man who has a physically strong and sexually attractive body; used especially within gay male communities as a term of appreciation
Pedro walked in and his friends whispered "total woof" about the man at the counter.
slang: often used in social settings among gay men
Ramón posted a gym photo, and his fans filled the comments with "woof".
The new trainer at the gym was such a woof that everyone kept staring.
Dahlia told her friend her brother's roommate was a real woof, and they both laughed.
文法句型
be a woof
total woof
real woof
用法筆記
Frequently used within gay male communities and social settings such as bars, clubs, or dating apps. Generally seen as playful appreciation rather than an insult, but learners should be aware that it is not part of standard everyday English. Avoid using this term unless you are familiar with the social context.
常見錯誤
woof — verb
- woofpresent simple I / you / we / they
- woofs3rd person singular
- woofing-ing form
- woofedpast simple
1. when a dog produces a short loud barking noise — for example to greet its owner,
when a dog produces a short loud barking noise — for example to greet its owner, ask for attention, or respond to a sudden sound — you can say the dog woofs
The neighbour's dog woofed loudly when Yasmin walked past the fence.
Walid's puppy woofed softly at its own reflection in the mirror.
dog + adverb: woofed softly / loudly / excitedly
Every morning the neighbourhood dogs woof at each other before the rubbish truck comes.
The little white dog woofed once and then wagged its tail happily.
When the doorbell rang, the family dog woofed and ran towards the front door.
文法句型
dog + woofs
woof at + noun
woof + adverb
用法筆記
'Woof' describes a single short bark or a few short barks, unlike 'bark' which can describe continuous loud sounds. You would say a dog barked repeatedly, but woofed once or twice.
常見錯誤
2. to say the word "woof" as a way of showing that you find a man sexually attracti
to say the word "woof" as a way of showing that you find a man sexually attractive; used especially within gay male communities
Henrik saw the fitness instructor walk by and quietly woofed to his friend.
slang: used among gay men to show attraction discreetly
On the dating app, several users woofed at Dylan's new profile picture.
Feng rarely woofs at strangers, but he sent one to the man from the beach.
When the waiter came over, Padma's friend elbowed her and woofed under his breath.
文法句型
woof at + noun
woof about + noun
用法筆記
Intransitive only — you woof at someone, not woof someone. Used in informal social situations such as bars, clubs, or on dating apps. The word itself is the expression of interest; it is not a synonym for 'compliment' or 'flirt' but rather a specific community-recognised utterance.
常見錯誤
woof — exclamation
1. an exclamation uttered mainly in gay male communities when seeing a man who has
an exclamation uttered mainly in gay male communities when seeing a man who has a strong, sexually attractive body, showing that the speaker finds him appealing
"Woof!" Yael whispered to her friend as the tall athlete walked past.
The shirtless photo received dozens of "Woof!" replies within the first hour.
exclamation used in written comments and replies
"Woof! That personal trainer is incredibly fit," the bartender said to his coworker.
A loud "Woof!" came from across the café when the TV showed the shirtless actor.
Pedro grinned and typed "Woof!" under his friend's dating profile picture.
文法句型
say 'Woof!'
type 'Woof!'
用法筆記
Part of slang used within gay male communities. Can be said aloud in person or typed in online comments and dating-app messages. Learners should use it only when familiar with the social context.