Woof

usgb/wʊf/
noun

The low, rough sound a dog makes.

The sound of the dog's woof woke me up
Visual representation of "woof" - The low, rough sound a dog makes

Often appears as...

  • loud woof
  • constant woof
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Emotional Indicator

Dogs woof to express different needs or feelings, such as excitement or warning.

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The dog's joyful woof alerted us to his happiness.
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Volume Matters

A loud woof can indicate urgency or threat, while a soft one might be a greeting.

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The guard dog's loud woof intimidated the stranger.
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Frequency of Woof

A constant woof could mean the dog is in need of attention or is anxious.

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The neighbor's dog's constant woof kept me up all night.
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