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Whuff

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A blowing or puffing noise..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A blowing or puffing noise.
  2. Alternative form of woof (“dog's bark”).
  3. To make a blowing or puffing noise.
  4. Alternative form of woof (“to bark”).

Example Sentences

[…] the big boar who tried to scare us away with his fierce whuffs; […]
He whuffs, the air knocked out of his lungs, rolling over and curling into a foetal position.

Synonyms for whuff

Antonyms for whuff

Related Words

chufffoofhuffpfftwhiffetchuffingwhifffuffwhifflewhiff-whaffpuffblowwhifflingpoofwhistlingpluffswishsouffleguffawpuffing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does whuff mean?

Whuff means A blowing or puffing noise..

What is a synonym for whuff?

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What is the opposite of whuff?

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How do you use whuff in a sentence?

[…] the big boar who tried to scare us away with his fierce whuffs; […]

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