coo

verb
UK: /kuː/
US: /kuː/

  1. To make a soft, gentle sound like a pigeon or dove.

    1. The pigeons coo on the roof every morning.
    2. She began to coo softly to the baby in her arms, trying to soothe him.

  2. To speak in a soft, gentle, and loving way.

    1. The lovers coo to each other quietly.
    2. He would often coo sweet nothings into her ear during their dates.

Synonyms

murmur purr warble
coo noun

  1. A soft, gentle sound made by doves or pigeons.

    1. I heard the coo of a pigeon.
    2. The gentle coo was a peaceful sound from the nearby birds.

  2. A soft, murmuring sound made by someone speaking in a loving way.

    1. She responded with a soft coo.
    2. He answered her question with a loving coo and a warm smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "coo" in English means: To make a soft, gentle sound like a pigeon or dove., To speak in a soft, gentle, and loving way..

The phonetic transcription of "coo" is /kuː/ in British English and /kuː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "coo": murmur, purr, warble.

Example usage of "coo": "The pigeons coo on the roof every morning.". More examples on the page.