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tootle verb [ ˈtuːt(ə)l ]

• make a series of sounds by blowing a horn, trumpet, or similar instrument.
• "he tootled on the horn"
• go or travel in a leisurely way.
• "they were tootling along the coast road"

tootle noun

• an act or sound of blowing a horn, trumpet, or similar instrument.
• "the tootle and thump of the band"
• a leisurely journey.
• "I was interested in a little more speed from the car than a tootle"
Origin: early 19th century: frequentative of toot.


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