How Do You Spell WOOF?

Pronunciation: [wˈuːf] (IPA)

The word "woof" is a commonly used onomatopoeic representation of the sound made by a dog. The IPA phonetic transcription for "woof" is /wʊf/. It starts with the consonant sound /w/ and is followed by the vowel sound /ʊ/ (which is similar to 'oo' in 'book'). Finally, it ends with the consonant sound /f/. The spelling of "woof" perfectly captures the sound it represents, making it a prime example of the power of onomatopoeia in the English language.

WOOF Meaning and Definition

  1. Woof can be defined as a noun or a verb with multiple meanings.

    As a noun, woof refers to the horizontal threads interlaced with the warp in a woven fabric. It forms the foundation of the fabric and runs parallel to the selvage of the cloth. The woof threads are typically inserted or woven over and under the long, perpendicular warp threads, creating a unified textile structure.

    When used as a verb, woof describes the action of inserting or interlacing the woof threads into the warp of a fabric. This is typically done using a shuttle or a similar device, which passes the threads back and forth, creating a woven pattern.

    Woof can also be used as an onomatopoeic word, mimicking the sound made by a dog. In this sense, it imitates the barking sound of a canine.

    Additionally, woof can be a colloquial term used to describe the underlying structure or essence of something. It may signify the fundamental or essential nature of a person, object, or situation. This particular use of the word is often found in informal contexts.

    Overall, woof has a combination of textile-related meanings as well as an onomatopoeic representation of a dog's bark, making it a versatile word with various definitions and uses.

  2. The weft or cross-threads in weaving.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WOOF

Etymology of WOOF

The word "woof" has origins in the Middle English "wef", which can be traced back to the Old English "weofod". In Old English, "weofod" meant "an altar" or "a raised platform", particularly in a religious context. The word eventually evolved to "wef" in Middle English, referring to the crossbars or yarns forming the horizontal threads in weaving. Over time, "wef" transformed into "woof" as it entered modern English. Thus, the etymology of "woof" is connected to the weaving process and the horizontal threads within fabric construction.

Idioms with the word WOOF

  • buy someone’s woof ticket To be easily deceived or manipulated by someone's false promises or lies.
  • woof cookies " Woof cookies" is a playful term used to refer to dog treats or snacks meant for dogs. It is a whimsical way to describe treats that are specifically made for our canine companions.

Similar spelling word for WOOF

Plural form of WOOF is WOOFS

Conjugate verb Woof

CONDITIONAL

I would woof
we would woof
you would woof
he/she/it would woof
they would woof

FUTURE

I will woof
we will woof
you will woof
he/she/it will woof
they will woof

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have woofed
we will have woofed
you will have woofed
he/she/it will have woofed
they will have woofed

PAST

I woofed
we woofed
you woofed
he/she/it woofed
they woofed

PAST PERFECT

I had woofed
we had woofed
you had woofed
he/she/it had woofed
they had woofed

PRESENT

I woof
we woof
you woof
he/she/it woofs
they woof

PRESENT PERFECT

I have woofed
we have woofed
you have woofed
he/she/it has woofed
they have woofed
I am woofing
we are woofing
you are woofing
he/she/it is woofing
they are woofing
I was woofing
we were woofing
you were woofing
he/she/it was woofing
they were woofing
I will be woofing
we will be woofing
you will be woofing
he/she/it will be woofing
they will be woofing
I have been woofing
we have been woofing
you have been woofing
he/she/it has been woofing
they have been woofing
I had been woofing
we had been woofing
you had been woofing
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they had been woofing
I will have been woofing
we will have been woofing
you will have been woofing
he/she/it will have been woofing
they will have been woofing
I would have woofed
we would have woofed
you would have woofed
he/she/it would have woofed
they would have woofed
I would be woofing
we would be woofing
you would be woofing
he/she/it would be woofing
they would be woofing
I would have been woofing
we would have been woofing
you would have been woofing
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they would have been woofing

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