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Bloop

The English word “Bloop” has 1 meaning listed here.

proper noun

  1. An ultra-low frequency, high-amplitude underwater sound detected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); albeit rumored to be that of a sea monster, the administration concluded the sound was caused by a cryoseism.

Etymology

From bloop, named for its onomatopoeic qualities.

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