short oo

noun

The vowel sound, /ʊ/, of the "oo" in the word "good", as contrasted with the "oo" in the word "mood".

Opposite
long oo
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Meanings

nounshort oo (plural short oo's)

plural short oo's

  1. human sciencesThe vowel sound, /ʊ/, of the "oo" in the word "good", as contrasted with the "oo" in the word "mood".

    Antonyms: long oo

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe vowel sound, /ʊ/, of the "oo" in the word "good", as contrasted with the "oo" in the word "mood".

Opposite
long oo
Cite this entry
APA

short oo. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/short%20oo

MLA

“short oo.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/short%20oo. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “short oo,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/short%20oo.

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