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Definition of arf

arf

/ɑːrf/
arf
Plural:arfs
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Past Simple:arfed
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Past Participle:arfed
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Present Participle:arfing
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• interjection

1

Used to represent the sharp, short bark of a dog or seal.

Example

""Arf!" went the terrier as the mail carrier approached the porch."

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• noun

1

A short, sharp bark made by a dog or seal.

Example

"The puppy let out a playful arf when it saw the ball."

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• verb

1

To make a short, sharp barking sound (of a dog or seal).

Example

"The little dog arfed excitedly at the squirrel in the yard."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as an onomatopoeic imitation of a dog's sharp bark, popularized in American comic strips such as 'Little Orphan Annie'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Arf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/arf
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