to tootle

Examples

• All

• The street performers tootled their instruments, creating a delightful atmosphere for the festival-goers.

• He proudly tootled a recognizable melody.

  Fiction book (1994)

• A boy not much older than your son Kipp banged away on it while another man marched behind it, tootling away on a fife.

  Fiction book (1994)

• He often tootles on his clarinet while sitting on the porch, enjoying the warm summer evenings.

Synonyms

N

to noodle

vsto tootle

• Informal

8 6.8

To play music in a relaxed, not serious way

is used particularly for wind instruments rather than any instrument

N

to noodle around

vsto tootle

• Informal

1 8.0

To play an instrument in a relaxed way without serious practice

is lighter and often used for wind instruments rather than all instruments

N

to noodle on

vsto tootle

• Informal

1 8.6

Play an instrument in a relaxed way without planning

is more associated with light aimless wind instrument playing

T

to tweedle

vsto tootle

9.4

To play an instrument lightly in a careless or repeating way

is casual too but focuses on light nonrepetitive wind playing

Phrasal Verbs

T

to tootle along

• UK

1 7.9

To go slowly and enjoy the journey

T

to tootle around

• UK

8.4

To travel slowly without a clear plan

How Casual

to tootle

• Informal

1 9.3

to tinkle

15 3.9

to play

∞ 1.0

to solo

3 4.2

to perform

583 2.7

Surface Forms

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Etymology