cloop Meaning & Definition
What Does Cloop Mean?
As a noun, cloop means A slightly hollow, percussive sound. The sound made when a cork is forcibly drawn from a bottle. It is also used to mean The sound made when a cork is forcibly drawn from a bottle. As a verb, it means To make a cloop (slightly hollow, percussive) sound (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1).
Word Facts for Cloop
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kluːp/ |
| Plural | cloops |
| Verb forms | cloops, clooping, clooped |
Cloop Definition (Noun)
- A slightly hollow, percussive sound. The sound made when a cork is forcibly drawn from a bottle.
- The sound made when a cork is forcibly drawn from a bottle.
- The sound made by the movement of liquid into a hollow space.
- The sound made by a horse's hoof hitting a hard surface.
Cloop as a Verb
- To make a cloop (slightly hollow, percussive) sound (noun etymology 1, noun sense 1).
Noun
- A small, seedy bar or nightclub; a dive.
Noun
- A compression technology for Linux files stored on a read-only block device that allows files to be decompressed on the fly.
Synonyms of Cloop
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Cloop synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cloop (plural cloops)
cloop (third-person singular simple present cloops, present participle clooping, simple past and past participle clooped)
cloop (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Cloop
Origin of Cloop
Origin 1: Onomatopoeic.[1][2][3]
Origin 2: Blend of club + coop.
Origin 3: Blend of c(ompressed) + loop.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cloop
Is cloop a noun or a verb?
Cloop is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of cloop?
The plural of cloop is cloops.
What is the past tense of cloop?
The past tense of cloop is clooped. The present participle is clooping.