hoot
/huːt/
verb
- To make the loud, deep call of an owl.
- The owl hooted three times from the old oak tree.
- The barn owl hooted softly as it flew past.
- We could hear the owls hooting to each other across the field.
- To make a short, loud sound with a horn or whistle.
- The ship hooted as it entered the harbor.
- The driver hooted his horn to get the cyclist's attention.
- The referee hooted the whistle to end the game.
- To laugh loudly or shout in amusement or disapproval.
- The crowd hooted when the speaker made a mistake.
- The audience hooted with laughter at the clown's antics.
- They hooted and cheered as the parade passed by.
noun
- The loud, deep call of an owl.
- We heard the hoot of an owl from the forest at midnight.
- The owl's hoot echoed through the quiet valley.
- A sudden hoot from the barn owl startled the campers.
- A short, loud sound made by a horn or whistle.
- The car gave a quick hoot to warn the pedestrian.
- He let out a hoot of laughter at the joke.
- The train's hoot signaled its departure from the station.
- An amusing or entertaining person or thing (informal).
- My uncle is a hoot at family gatherings.
- The movie was a hoot from start to finish.
- That comedian is a real hoot to watch.
- A very small amount or the least bit of interest or concern (usually in negative phrases like 'don't give a hoot').
- I don't give a hoot what they think about my shoes.
- He didn't give a hoot whether he won or lost.
- She doesn't care a hoot about the gossip.