This is the 9445th most frequent Russian word.
уаф
The word "уаф" does not exist in standard Russian; it may be a typo or slang.
Here, 'уаф' represents the sound that a dog makes, mimicking how barking is perceived in the Russian language.
Собака в ответ на вопросы сказала «уаф».
The dog responded to questions by saying 'woof'.
In this context, 'уаф' is used as an imitative representation of a dog’s bark, engaging a child’s perception of playful animal sounds.
Маленький ребёнок услышал «уаф» и засмеялся.
The little child heard 'woof' and laughed.
This sentence uses 'уаф' within a literary description, personifying the action as a narrative element in a story.