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   Hoot

   /ho͞ot/

   

   noun

   • 1. a deep or medium-pitched musical sound, often wavering or interrupted, that is the typical call of many kinds of owl. Similar crycallscreechtu-whit tu-whoo
   • ▪ a raucous sound made by a horn, siren, or steam whistle. Similar blastblaresoundbeepmeephonktoot
   • ▪ a shout expressing scorn or disapproval: "there were hoots of derision" Similar shoutyellcryhowlscreamshriekwhoopwhistleboohissjeermocktauntcatcallinformal:raspberryOpposite cheer
   • ▪ a short outburst of laughter: "the audience broke into hoots of laughter"
   • ▪ an amusing situation or person: "your mom's a real hoot" Similar amusing personcharacterclownsomebody very funnyamusing situationpiece of funsomething very funnyinformal:screamlaughcardcaseoneriotgigglelarkbarrel of laughsinformal, dated:caution

   verb

   • 1. (of an owl) utter a hoot: "owls hooted, the new moon rose" Similar crycallutter a hootscreechtu-whit tu-whoo
   • ▪ (with reference to a horn, siren, etc.) make or cause to make a hoot: "a car horn hooted, frightening her" Similar soundblareblastbeephonktootmake a loud sound
   • ▪ (of a person) make loud sounds of scorn, disapproval, or merriment: "she began to hoot with laughter" Similar shoutyellcryhowlscreamshriekwhoopwhistleboohissjeermocktauntcatcallinformal:blow raspberriesOpposite cheer
   • ▪ express loud scornful disapproval of something: "his questions were hooted down or answered obscenely"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘make sounds of derision’): perhaps imitative.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHOOT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HOOT meaning: 1. a short, loud, high sound: 2. the sound an owl makes 3. to make a short loud high sound: . Learn more.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHOOT definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 3, 2024 · If you hoot, you make a loud high-pitched noise when you are laughing or showing disapproval. My guests have been hooted at and had obscene gestures made at them. Synonyms: shout , cry , yell , scream More Synonyms of hoot

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › hootHoot - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of hoot. noun. a loud raucous cry (as of an owl) see more. noun. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. synonyms: Bronx cheer, bird, boo, hiss, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort. see more. verb. utter the characteristic sound of owls. see more. verb. to utter a loud clamorous shout. see more. noun.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionhoot verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of hoot verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHOOT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HOOT definition: 1. a short sound made by an owl (= bird that hunts animals at night) or by a car horn (= warning…. Learn more.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryhoot | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   hoot meaning: 1. a short sound made by an owl (= bird that hunts animals at night) or by a car horn (= warning…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryHOOT - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. If you hoot, you make a loud high-pitched noise when you are laughing or showing disapproval. [...] 2. See do not give a hoot [...] 3. If you hoot the horn on a vehicle or if it hoots, it makes a loud noise on one note. [mainly British] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'hoot' American English: hut British English: huːt. More. Conjugations of 'hoot'

9. www.wordreference.com › definition › hoothoot - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   a cry or shout, esp. of disapproval or derision. British Terms a horn, siren, or whistle, esp. a factory whistle. Informal Terms the least bit of concern, interest, or thought; trifle: I don't give a hoot. Slang Terms an extremely funny person, situation, or event: Your mother's a hoot when she tells about her escapades in boarding school.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › hootHoot Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    Britannica Dictionary definition of HOOT. [count] 1. : the loud, deep sound made by an owl. also : a similar loud, deep sound. ( Brit) the hoot [= honk] of a car's horn. 2. : a loud laugh or call made by a person. hoots of laughter.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordHOOT - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    Definitions of 'hoot' 1. If you hoot the horn on a vehicle or if it hoots, it makes a loud noise on one note. [mainly British] [...] 2. If you hoot, you make a loud high-pitched noise when you are laughing or showing disapproval. [...] 3. When an owl hoots, it makes a sound like a long 'oo'. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'hoot'