tootle

verb too·tle \ˈtü-t^əl\

: to drive or move slowly

: to play a series of notes on a flute, horn, etc., by blowing into it

too·tledtoo·tling \ˈtüt-liŋ, ˈtü-t^əl-iŋ\

Full Definition of TOOTLE

intransitive verb

: to toot gently, repeatedly, or continuously

: to drive or move along in a leisurely manner

transitive verb

: to toot continuously on <tootled his flute>

— tootle noun

— too·tler \ˈtüt-lər, ˈtü-t^əl-ər\ noun

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frequentative of ¹toot

First Known Use: 1820

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