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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

tooting

/tuːtɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does tooting mean?

noun, verb

A tooting sound, typically a loud, nasal, and often unpleasant noise, especially one made by a bicycle bell or a train whistle. To play a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant sound, especially on a musical instrument.

Example

"The bicycle's bell let out a loud tooting sound as it approached the intersection."

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