Associations to the word «Tootling»

Wiktionary

TOOTLE, verb. To make a soft toot sound
TOOTLE, verb. To amble aimlessly

Dictionary definition

TOOTLE, noun. The sound of casual playing on a musical instrument; "he enjoyed hearing the tootles of their horns as the musicians warmed up".
TOOTLE, verb. Play (a musical instrument) casually; "the saxophone player was tootling a sad melody".

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.