hoot

/hu:t/
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hoot

The owl let out a loud hoot in the dark forest.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A loud, sharp sound: A "hoot" is a short, loud cry or noise. It often describes the sound made by an owl.
    • A shout expressing disapproval or scorn: A "hoot" can be a shout or sound (like a whistle) made by a person to show they dislike or are mocking something.
    • Something of little value or importance: In informal use, a "hoot" can refer to something trivial or worthless.

  2. Verb:

    • To make a loud, sharp cry: To "hoot" means to emit such a sound. This is most commonly used for the call of an owl.
    • To shout or make a loud noise to show disapproval or mockery: To "hoot" means to yell, whistle, or jeer at someone or something, often in a crowd.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • We heard the hoot of an owl in the dark forest.
    • The comedian's joke was met with hoots of laughter from the audience.
    • His opinion isn't worth a hoot to me. (Informal)

  • Verb:

    • The owl hooted from the old barn.
    • The audience began to hoot when the politician made a false promise.
    • The train hooted as it approached the crossing.
Advanced Usage

  • "not care/give a hoot": To not care at all about something.

    • She doesn't give a hoot about what they think of her clothes.

  • "not worth a hoot": To be completely worthless or useless.

    • This old phone isn't worth a hoot anymore.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hooter (n): A person or thing that hoots. Informally, it can refer to a car horn or a siren.
    • The factory hooter signals the end of the shift.
Synonyms
  • Noun (sound): Screech, cry, call, whoop.
  • Noun (jeer): Jeer, boo, catcall, whistle.
  • Verb (make sound): Screech, cry, call.
  • Verb (jeer): Jeer, boo, catcall, heckle.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Hoot down: To force someone to stop speaking by making loud, disapproving noises.

    • The aggressive speaker was hooted down by the angry crowd.

  • Hoot off/away: To drive someone away or force them to leave by hooting.

    • The bad performer was hooted off the stage.
Related Idioms

  • A hoot and a holler: A very short distance.

    • He lives just a hoot and a holler down the road from here. (Informal, chiefly US)

  • More fun than a barrel of monkeys / A real hoot: Used to describe something or someone that is very amusing or entertaining.

    • Your grandfather's stories are a real hoot!
hoot

The owl let out a loud hoot in the dark forest.

Noun
  1. something of little value
    • his promise is not worth a damn
    • not worth one red cent
    • not worth shucks
  2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  3. a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
Verb
  1. utter the characteristic sound of owls
  2. to utter a loud clamorous shout
    • the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance

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