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(to̵̅o̅t′'l)

intransitive verb tootled, tootling

to toot softly and more or less continuously on a horn, flute, etc.
to move about in a leisurely or unrushed way; esp., to drive in this way as in a small car

Origin: freq. of toot

noun

the act or sound of tootling

Related Forms:

tootler noun

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intransitive verb too·tled, too·tling, too·tles

To toot softly and repeatedly, as on a flute.
Informal To walk or drive in a leisurely manner; amble: spent the morning tootling around town.

noun

The act or sound of tooting softly and repeatedly, as on a flute.

Phrasal Verb: tootle off Informal To depart; go.

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Origin: Frequentative of toot

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