Tootle
[tu:tl]
Definition
(noun.) the sound of casual playing on a musical instrument; 'he enjoyed hearing the tootles of their horns as the musicians warmed up'.
(verb.) play (a musical instrument) casually; 'the saxophone player was tootling a sad melody'.
Inputed by Diego--From WordNet
Definition
v.i. to make a series of feeble sounds as a poor player on the flute.
Editor: Simon
Examples
- If that's Tom Tootle,' Miss Abbey made proclamation, in her most commanding tones, 'let him instantly come underneath here. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- What is it, Tootle? Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Many a better man,' moralizes Tom Tootle with a gloomy shake of the head, 'ain't had his luck. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Mr Tootle is so far figurative, touching the dismemberment, as that he means the boat, and not the man. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Tom Tootle, who is nearest to the doctor when he says this, grasps the doctor fervently by the hand. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
Typist: Virginia