hoot
verb
\ ˈhüt
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hooted;
hooting;
hoots
Definition of hoot
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to shout or laugh usually derisively
2
: to make the natural throat noise of an owl or a similar cry
3
: to make a loud clamorous mechanical sound
hoot
nounDefinition of hoot (Entry 2 of 3)
2
: a minimum amount or degree : the least bit
don't give a hoot
3
: something or someone amusing
the play is a real hoot
hoot
interjection
\ ˈhüt
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variants:
or hoots \ ˈhüts
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Definition of hoot (Entry 3 of 3)
chiefly Scotland
—used to express impatience, dissatisfaction, or objection
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Other Words from hoot
Noun
hooty
\ ˈhü-tē
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adjective
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adjective
Synonyms for hoot
Synonyms: Noun
cry, holler, howl, shout, whoop, yell, yowl
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Examples of hoot in a Sentence
Verb
We could hear an owl hooting in the woods. I hooted at the car in front of me. The crowd booed and hooted when it was announced that the show was canceled. The crowd hooted its disapproval. The speaker was hooted off the platform by a small group of protesters.Noun
The announcement was met with hoots of derision. the courtroom erupted in hoots of laughter upon hearing the witness's sarcastic retort
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
During Thursday’s practice in the searing Southern heat, Mayo was hooting and hollering during warmups, firing up the players and reminding them that performing under such conditions would be as much a mental test as a physical one. — Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, "Jerod Mayo proving a perfect fit on Patriots’ staff," 17 Aug. 2019 Many in the crowd took selfies, including Antetokounmpo, who called up his three brothers to the stage, held up his phone and snapped a pic as excited photo-bombing fans waved and hooted. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Giannis Antetokounmpo shows off MVP trophy to thousands of excited Bucks fans," 14 July 2019 Abi Muzaale and more than a hundred other fans at the Five and Dime Ale House in Hampden threw their hands in the air, clapped, hooted and hollered as time expired and the 2-0 victory became official. — Colin Campbell, baltimoresun.com, "Fans in Baltimore, around the world cheer on 'amazingly talented' U.S. Women's team to fourth World Cup victory," 7 July 2019 In December 2018, Desmond, imitating Gwen Stefani, performed at a Brooklyn gay bar in a wig and crop-top as hooting adult men threw dollar bills. — Madeleine Kearns, National Review, "‘Desmond Is Amazing’ Needs Saving," 11 June 2019 Onlookers laughed, hooted and pressed the record buttons on their cellphone cameras as the 11th NOLA Naked Bike Ride rolled thorough the city’s downtown neighborhoods on Saturday evening (June 8). — Doug Maccash, nola.com, "Did the Naked Bike Ride dare to be even barer in 2019?," 9 June 2019 His appointment as manager of the hallowed Yankees was hooted and hollered down. — Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, "In pro sports, how much do coaches really matter?," 8 June 2019 Clearly this is a story about a radical idea which deserved to be hooted down. — James Freeman, WSJ, "When Politicians ‘Pounce’," 13 Feb. 2019 Everyone seems to be having a grand old time, from the two distinguished gents in the corner talking business to the roaring group in the center of the room, hooting about the joys of Nutella. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Talulla in Huron Village, where white tablecloths don’t mean you can’t have fun," 10 May 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Like many supercar makers, GM worked to make this new ride comfortable as well as a hoot to drive. — Alex Davies, WIRED, "How It Feels to Drive—and Crash—the First-Ever Mid-Engine Corvette," 18 July 2019 Sarafina Bush's deliberately tacky costumes are a hoot, and the frequent dance numbers, many of them incorporating martial arts moves (and nunchucks as well!), are a lot of fun. — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Broadway Bounty Hunter': Theater Review," 24 July 2019 Monkeys, on the other hand, are stuck with an inborn set of hoots and screams. — Quanta Magazine, "The Beasts That Keep the Beat," 22 Mar. 2016 Regardless, riders will nab a gentle incline, followed by a flowing downhill that is sure to leave a few hoots and hollers in the wind. — Heather Balogh Rochfort, The Know, "Mountain biking trails that’ll get you home in time for dinner," 13 June 2019 In Washington, there are scribes and there are gossip mongers—those who care too much about continued access to their bold-faced sources, and those who don’t seem to give a hoot. — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, "Is There a Right Way to Cover the Trump White House?," 6 June 2019 Helen and Rex erupted in a hoot of laughter that sent them to the floor. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, "Algren Award runner-up: "Am I Not Your Animal" by Matt Jones," 2 June 2018 Then a last long hoot of the whistles sent the boats on their own toward the beach, which was still invisible. — Washington Post, "AP WAS THERE: 75 years ago, reporter lands on Attu Island," 29 May 2018 Cathy Crockford and colleagues found that pant-hoots from different communities within Taï Forest, Côte d’Ivoire, also sound distinct. — Michael Wilson, Smithsonian, "What Can Chimpanzee Calls Tell Us About the Origins of Human Language?," 10 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hoot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hoot
hoot
verb
English Language Learners Definition of hoot
(Entry 1 of 2)
of an owl
: to make a hoot
of a horn
: to make a loud sound
British
: to cause (a horn) to hoot