Definition of toot (one's) horn

toot (one's) horn

verb

• to praise oneself.
  • See more words with the same meaning: compliments, praise.

  Last edited on Nov 29 2001. Submitted by Kevin H. from Cedar Rapids, IA, USA on Nov 29 2001.

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Other terms relating to 'compliments, praise':
toot (one's) own horn	Definitions include: to praise one's self.
props	Definitions include: praise, compliments.
pat on the back	Definitions include: praise, congratulations, or thanks.
S/O	Definitions include: acronym for shout-out.
pat (one's self) on the back	Definitions include: to praise or congratulate oneself, or give oneself thanks.

Slang terms with the same root words

Other terms relating to 'horn':
blow (one's) own horn	Definitions include: to be aggressive in communicating one's own achievements.
give the horns	Definitions include: to mistreat.
horn	Definitions include: phone.
horn, the	Definitions include: sexual arousal.
like sh*t through a tin horn	Definitions include: quickly.
toot (one's) own horn	Definitions include: to praise one's self.
Other terms relating to 'toot':
darn tootin'	Definitions include: exclamation of agreement.
rootin' tootin'	Definitions include: exciting.
toot	Definitions include: to flatulate; "fart".
toot-a-loo	Definitions include: good-bye.
toot (one's) own horn	Definitions include: to praise one's self.
toots	Definitions include: form of address for a female; "chick".

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