coo

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coo / koō/ • v. (coos, cooed) [intr.] (of a pigeon or dove) make a soft murmuring sound. ∎  (of a baby) make a soft murmuring sound similar to this, expressing contentment. ∎  (of a person) speak in a soft gentle voice, typically to express affection: I cruised the room, cooing at toddlers.• n. [in sing.] a soft murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon.PHRASES: bill and coosee bill2 .coo2 • interj. Brit., inf. used to express surprise: “Coo, ain't it high!” Mary squeaked.