cooing
ˈkuːɪŋ
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Definition of cooing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
expression of affectionsound expressing affection or comfort
  • She responded to his cooing with a smile.
babbling murmuring purring
2.
bird soundsoft murmuring sound made by birds
  • The cooing of doves filled the garden.
chirping trilling warbling
3.
developmentTECH.early stage of child language developmentTECH.
  • Cooing is common in infants around three months old.
babbling murmuring

Adjective

1.
soundmaking a soft murmuring sound like a dove
  • The cooing voice of the singer calmed the audience.
murmuring soft-spoken
2.
emotionexpressing affection in a gentle manner
  • Their cooing whispers filled the room with warmth.
loving soft tender
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Origin of cooing

Imitative, coo (soft murmuring sound)

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bird
type of dove in North America known for its mournful cooing

Examples of cooing in a sentence

  • He listened to the gentle cooing of the doves.
  • The gentle cooing could be heard at dawn.
  • Cooing echoed softly through the forest.
  • The cooing of the baby filled the room with joy.
  • Parents often record the cooing as a precious memory.
  • The cooing baby soothed everyone in the room.

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  1. French:gazouillis, roucoulant, ...
  2. German:Gurren, gurrend, ...
  3. Italian:mormorio affettuoso, gorgheggiante, ...
  4. Spanish:arrullo, arrullador, ...
  5. Portuguese:arrulho, arrulhante, ...
  6. Chinese:柔声, 轻声细语的, ...
  7. Japanese:クーイング, ハトのような, ...
  8. Arabic:دَلال, مدمدم, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲמִיָּיה, מְגַרְגֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:воркование, воркующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лагідні звуки, муркотливий, ...
  12. Hindi:स्नेहिल स्वर, गुटरगूँ करती, ...
coo
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Definition of coo - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
birdssoft sound made by a pigeon
  • The coo of the pigeon was soothing.
murmur warble
2.
soundUKsoft murmuring sound expressing pleasureUK
  • Her coo was filled with delight.
murmur purr whisper

Verb

intr.
1.
pigeon soundmake a soft murmuring sound typical of pigeons
  • The pigeons coo softly on the rooftop..
murmur warble
2.
soft speechspeak in a soft, loving voice
  • She cooed sweet words to the baby.
murmur whisper
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Expressions with coo

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show affection or admiration in a soft, loving way
They coo over the newborn baby every time they visit.
exchange loving and affectionate behavior
They sat on the bench to bill and coo.

Origin of coo

Imitative, sound of a dove

Examples of coo in a sentence

  • A soft coo came from the dovecote.
  • The baby's coo was soothing to hear.
  • A gentle coo came from the dove.
  • Doves cooed in the early morning light.
  • She listened to the pigeons cooing outside her window.
  • The mother cooed softly to her newborn.

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  1. French:roucoulement, roucouler, ...
  2. German:Gurren, gurren, ...
  3. Italian:gorgheggio, tubare, ...
  4. Spanish:arrullo, arrullar, ...
  5. Portuguese:arrulho, arrulhar, ...
  6. Chinese:咕咕声, 咕咕叫, ...
  7. Japanese:クークー, クークーと鳴く, ...
  8. Arabic:هديل, هَدَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲמִיָּיה, לְהַמְהֵם, ...
  10. Russian:воркование, ворковать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:воркування, воркувати, ...
  12. Hindi:गुटरगूँ, गुटरगूँ करना, ...

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