Meaning of phut | Babel Free

Definitions

A representation of the sound resembling the release of a blast of steam or exhaust gas; a representation of the sound of a fast but small puff of wind.

Examples

“"Phut." Something whipped into the ground beside him and there was a pinpoint flash from the cabin. "B-o-i-n-g-g-g." There was another flash and the bullet hit the rail and whined off into the night.”

“Then she heard the phut-phut-phut of an unfamiliar boat engine.”

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