l verb (used without object)
1.
to toot gently or repeatedly on a flute or the like.
2.
to move or proceed in a leisurely way.
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tootle1 (ˈtuːtəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to toot or hoot softly or repeatedly: the flute tootled quietly |
| —n | |
| 2. | a soft hoot or series of hoots |
| [C19: from | |
| 'tootler1 | |
| —n | |
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| tootle2 (ˈtuːtəl) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to go, esp by car |
| —n | |
| 2. | a drive, esp a short pleasure trip |
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