Parp

Pronunciation: /pɑɹp/

Parp (verb)

  1. To make a short, loud sound like a horn or trumpet.

Examples

  • The car parped loudly as it passed.
  • Geese often parp when they are startled.

Common collocations: parp loudly, parp repeatedly, loud parp, sudden parp

Parp (noun)

  1. A short, loud noise similar to a horn or trumpet.

Examples

  • A parp from the horn startled the pedestrians.
  • The sudden parp made everyone jump.

Synonyms of Parp

Informal