Hoot

Quick meaning: Hoot is a noun meaning A derisive cry or shout.

Meaning

A derisive cry or shout.

More Meanings

1. The cry of an owl.
2. A small particle; a whit or jot.
3. To cry out or shout in contempt.
4. To make a hoo, the cry of an owl.
5. To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts.
6. To sound the horn of a vehicle.
7. (slang) A fun event or person.

Example Sentences

I heard the hoot of an owl. Whoo, whoo!

We don't care a hoot about what you think.

Matrons and girls shall hoot at thee no more,

My performance drew hoots of derision from the crowd.

Word Forms

• hoots
• hooting
• hooted

Synonyms for hoot

Depending on context, synonyms include hooter, ackers, blunt, bones, brass, bread.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include hiss, boo, darn, shit, snort, damn.

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