Woof Definition
wo͝of, wo͝of
woofs
noun
woofs
Webster's New World
The threads that run crosswise in a woven fabric, at right angles to the warp threads; weft.
American Heritage
The texture of a fabric.
American Heritage
A gruff barking sound of or like that of a dog.
Webster's New World
A sound similar to a woof.
American Heritage
verb
woofs
To make such a sound.
Webster's New World
interjection
(humorous) Expression of strong physical attraction for someone.
Wiktionary
abbreviation
(marketing) Well Off Older Folks.
Wiktionary
(agriculture) Work on organic farm.
Wiktionary
Origin of Woof
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From Middle English oof, owf, from Old English ōwef, āwef, from ō- (“on") + wef (“web"), from wefan (“to weave"), from Proto-Germanic *webanan (to weave), from Proto-Indo-European *webh-/*wobh- (to weave, to lace together).
From Wiktionary
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Alteration (influenced by warp) of Middle English oof from Old English ōwef ō-, on on on wefan to weave webh- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Wiktionary
Imitative
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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