
Toot
Sound Signal
Used to get attention in a nonverbal way, often in traffic.

The bus driver gave a toot to alert pedestrians.
Brief Alert
'Toot' is for short, urgent sounds, not for continuous noise.

A toot from a bicycle bell signaled someone was passing.
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BlareBlowHonkHootPeepSoundTrumpetWhistle
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