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Arr vs Arf - What's the difference?

arr | arf |

As interjections the difference between arr and arf

is that arr is yes while arf is Representing the sound of a dog's bark.

As a noun arr

is abbreviation of lang=en.

As a particle arr

is yes.

As an initialism ARF is

acute renal failure.

arr

English

Etymology 1

Noun

    • Etymology 2

    Possibly from aye.

    Alternative forms

    * ar

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • (UK, West Country, West Midlands) Yes
  • * 2004 , Peter Walsh, How to Organize (Just About) Everything
    • Arr , matey! Tis a dangerous life, the sea — full of giant beasts, raging storms and wayward ships bobbing around like steel icebergs.
  • * 2007 , Howard A Norman, Devotion
    • He did an imitation of a pirate: "Arr , Arr, Arr, me buckos."
  • * 2008 , Gwen Lepkowski, Cross-Country Treasure Hunt (and the Mystery That Followed)?
    • Suddenly a pirate voice said, "Arr , Arr, Arr. Are you looking for me gold?" Josh looked startled and Will began to laugh.

    Particle

    (-)
  • (UK, West Country, West Midlands) Yes
    • Derived terms
    * oo arr

    Synonyms

    * (yes) ay, aye, ya, yea, yeah, yep, yes, see also * (pirate) yarr ----

    arf

    English

    Interjection

    • Synonyms

    * bow-wow, woof, woof-woof

    Anagrams

    * * English onomatopoeias ----