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Meaning of the word hoot in English

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hoot

US /huːt/
UK /huːt/
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Noun

1.

a loud, sustained sound characteristic of an owl

Example:
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We heard the distinct hoot of an owl in the distance.
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The sudden hoot made me jump.
Synonym:
hoot cry shout yell scream
2.

a short, sharp sound made by a horn or whistle

Example:
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The driver gave a quick hoot of the horn.
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The train's distant hoot signaled its approach.
Synonym:
toot blast whistle beep
3.

something or someone amusing or ridiculous

Example:
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The whole situation was a real hoot.
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He's a real hoot at parties.
Synonym:
laugh joke amusement fun

Verb

1.

to make a loud, sustained sound characteristic of an owl

Example:
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The owl hooted from its perch in the tree.
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We heard the owls hooting all night.
Synonym:
cry shout yell scream
2.

to make a short, sharp sound with a horn or whistle

Example:
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He hooted his horn impatiently at the slow driver.
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The referee hooted his whistle to signal the end of the game.
Synonym:
toot blast whistle beep
3.

to express disapproval or contempt by shouting 'hoot!' or similar sounds

Example:
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The crowd began to hoot at the poor performance.
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They hooted with laughter at his silly joke.
Synonym:
boo jeer guffaw chortle
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Related Word:
hoot owl give a hoot