arf

Puppy speech bubble

Arf is a written representation of a dog's bark, typically suggesting a short, sharp sound from a smaller dog.

It appears in comic strips, children's books, and casual writing to render canine vocalization: Arf! Arf! The puppy greeted her at the door.

bark

woof

Vocalization from canines

  • yipShort, sharp bark
  • yapBark shrilly or jabber
  • bow-wowChildish word for dog

ruff · sound · onomatopoeia · vocalization · noise · exclamation · utterance · interjection · expression

canine

dog

Domesticated barking mammal

pet · companion · paws · tail · fur · fetch · loyal · collar · leash · kennel

comics

speech bubble

Enclosed comic dialogue

  • cartoonAnimated or humorous illustration
  • panelDistinct flat section
  • stripNarrow elongated piece

lettering · balloon · caption · illustration · sound effect · graphic novel · manga · comic book · dialogue · exclamation

alert

warning

Alert about danger

notification · watchdog · guard dog · intruder · stranger · doorbell · visitor · protective · territorial

Categories
Opposites
animal vocalization type

arfmeow

Feline vocalization

moo · oink · neigh · quack · baa

canine emotional state

arfwhimper

Quiet, plaintive cry

whine · howl · yelp · growl · yip

Family

bark

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G