short bark

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

Refers to a brief, sudden sound, often from a person.

barkADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

short

Examples (10)

  • The sergeant let out a short bark of a command.
  • He gave a short bark of laughter at the absurd proposal.
  • Her only response to the accusation was a short bark of disbelief.
  • The old man's chronic cough often started with a short, dry bark.
  • "Move it!" he ordered, with a short bark that startled the recruits.
  • The director ended the meeting with a short bark, leaving no room for questions.
  • A short bark of surprise escaped her lips when she saw the gift.
  • I knew he was annoyed when he replied with a short bark instead of a proper answer.
  • The sudden noise from the engine was like a short, metallic bark.
  • The comedian's punchline was met with a short bark of amusement from the otherwise quiet man.