chuff

Noun, Verb

The sound of a steam engine. Verb: To make noisy exhaust sounds, like a steam engine.

ریشه

Originates from the 1800s, imitative of the sound.

مثال

• The chuff of the old train could be heard from miles away.
• The old car chuffed as it climbed the steep hill.
• He could hear the chuff of the steam engine in the distance.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Chuff along Chuff of steam Chuff of smoke