hoot
1to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
to utter the cry characteristic of an owl.
to utter a similar sound.
Chiefly British. to blow a horn or whistle; toot.
to assail with shouts of disapproval or derision: The fans hooted the umpire.
to drive out, off, or away by hooting.
to express in hoots: The crowd hooted its disagreement with the speaker.
the cry of an owl.
any similar sound, as an inarticulate shout.
a cry or shout, especially of disapproval or derision.
British. a horn, siren, or whistle, especially a factory whistle.
Informal. the least bit of concern, interest, or thought; trifle: His religion doesn't matter a hoot to me.
Slang. an extremely funny person, situation, or event: Your cousin is such a hoot!
Idioms about hoot
not give / care a hoot,Informal. to not care at all: I don't give a hoot.: Also not give / care two hoots.
Origin of hoot
1Other words for hoot
Other words from hoot
- hoot·ing·ly, adverb
- un·hoot·ed, adjective
Words Nearby hoot
Other definitions for hoot (2 of 2)
or hoots
(used as an expression of impatience, dissatisfaction, objection, or dislike.)
Origin of hoot
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How to use hoot in a sentence
Hooters is cleverly asking me to “Give a hoot” about breast cancer.
The Misogynistic Companies Jumping On The Breast Cancer Bandwagon | Emily Shire | October 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLawrence is a freaking hoot in American Hustle, who takes her Big Scenes and sets them on fire.
The Tightest Oscar Race: Jennifer Lawrence vs. Lupita Nyong’o for Best Supporting Actress | Kevin Fallon, Marlow Stern | February 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI thought you were a hoot on Community as the lawyer for the estate of Pierce.
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Now men laughed at him, pointed to him with their fingers, and made their children mock and hoot the penniless insolvent.
And there was music in all the saloons and restaurants; it rose and fell with the noise of the tin horn and the hoot of the happy.
Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonWhen the owls beat their wings and gave the mating call and hoot, it was like a foam of noise rising over a river of silence.
Kari the Elephant | Dhan Gopal MukerjiThe soft hoot of a little owl came through the dusk, and between its calls the men's voices rose and fell.
Summer | Edith WhartonThe owl, whose matin hoot announces the appearance of the sun, had already given its melancholy note.
The Border Rifles | Gustave Aimard
British Dictionary definitions for hoot (1 of 3)
/ (huːt) /
the mournful wavering cry of some owls
a similar sound, such as that of a train whistle
a jeer of derision
informal an amusing person or thing: the weekend was a hoot
not give a hoot not to care at all
(often foll by at) to jeer or yell (something) contemptuously (at someone)
(tr) to drive (political speakers, actors on stage, etc) off or away by hooting
(intr) to make a hoot
(intr) British to blow a horn
Origin of hoot
1British Dictionary definitions for hoot (2 of 3)
hoots (huːts)
/ (huːt) /
an exclamation of impatience or dissatisfaction: a supposed Scotticism
Origin of hoot
2British Dictionary definitions for hoot (3 of 3)
/ (huːt) /
Australian and NZ a slang word for money
Origin of hoot
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Other Idioms and Phrases with hoot
see not give a damn (hoot).
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