Words Related to Animals - Animal Sounds
Here you will learn the names of animal sounds in English such as "hoot", "neigh", and "bark".
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to buzz
[verb]
to make a low, continuous humming, or vibrating sound, like the sound of a bee or a motor
to growl
[verb]
(of animals, particularly dogs) to make a rumbling sound from the throat as a sign of warning
to cackle
[verb]
to make a harsh, sharp, and raucous vocalization characteristic of hens after laying an egg or when disturbed
to howl
[verb]
(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry
to creak
[verb]
to make a harsh, high-pitched sound when something rubs against or moves against another surface that is rough or rusty
to snort
[verb]
(of an animal) to make a sudden rough sound by exhaling hard through the nose as a sign of excitement or agitation
to gobble
[verb]
to make a rapid, throaty, and guttural noise made in a series of gurgling clucks sound
to hiss
[verb]
to make a sharp, prolonged sound, usually produced by forcing air through the mouth when expressing disapproval, anger, or fear
to bellow
[verb]
to emit a deep, loud roar or cry, typically from a large animal such as a bull
to oink
[verb]
to make a short, grunting, low-pitched and nasal sound similar to that of a pig
to grunt
[verb]
(of animals, especially pigs) to make a low sound from the nose and throat
to scold
[verb]
to make a series of sharp and angry calls, often used by birds to warn potential threats or predators
to whinny
[verb]
to make high-pitched neighing sound like that of a a horse, especially when it is excited or trying to communicate with other horses
to yelp
[verb]
to give a quick sharp cry, usually as an indication of pain or excitement, as a dog might do
cock-a-doodle-doo
[noun]
an onomatopoeic phrase that imitates the crowing sound made by a rooster
to drum
[verb]
to produce a rapid and regular succession of beats, like that of a cockatoo
to screech
[verb]
to make a loud, harsh, piercing sound, like that of tires sliding on pavement
to low
[verb]
to make the characteristic deep sound of cattle or other large animals, such as a cow's moo or a bull's bellow
to warble
[verb]
(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches
to whoop
[verb]
to utter a loud cry or shout, typically as an expression of excitement or triumph
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