hoot meaning

UK /huːt/ US /hut/ 1 syllable

hoot (noun): a loud raucous cry (as of an owl).

hoot has 5 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

hoot as a noun

a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
Type of: cry
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Synonyms: boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird
Type of: cry
something of little value
- his promise is not worth a damn
- not worth one red cent
- not worth shucks
Synonyms: damn, darn, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's damn, tinker's dam
Type of: worthlessness

to utter a loud clamorous shout
- the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
Type of: utter
Kinds: pant-hoot, grunt-hoot
Related forms: hooter
utter the characteristic sound of owls
Type of: utter
Related forms: hooter

hoot is pronounced /huːt/ in British English and /hut/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

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