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hoot /hoot/ intransitive verb- (of an owl) to give a hollow cry
- To make a sound like an owl, usu expressing hostility or scorn
- To laugh loudly
- To sound a motor-horn, siren, or the like (also transitive verb)
transitive verb To greet or drive with such sounds noun- The sound of hooting
- The note of an owl, motor-horn, etc
- A jot, a care (often in the phrase not give two hoots)
- A hilarious performance, escapade, person, etc (informal)
interjection (old Scot; often hoots)Expressing incredulity, irritation, annoyance, etc (also hootˈ-tootˈ or hootsˈ-tootsˈ) ORIGIN: Imit, prob immediately Scand; cf Swed hut begone hootˈer noun - Someone who hoots
- A siren or steam-whistle at a factory, mine, etc
- A nose, esp a large or ugly one (slang)
- (in pl) breasts (N American vulgar sl)
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