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Meaning of 'hoot' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hoot [ n.]
- A derisive cry or shout.
- The cry of an owl.
2 . Hoot [ v. i.]
- To cry out or shout in contempt.
- To make the peculiar cry of an owl.
3 . Hoot [ v. t.]
- To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts.

Meaning of 'hoot' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . hoot [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something of little value
Example in sentence:
  • his promise is not worth a damn;
  • not worth one red cent;
  • not worth shucks
2 . hoot [ v]
Meaning (2):
- to utter a loud clamorous shout
Example in sentence:
  • the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance

Nearby Words:

hoo hood hood molding hood moulding hoodcap hooded hooding hoodless hoodlum hoodman

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