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Plural for a raucous sound made by a horn, siren, or steam whistle
“There was another hoot of the whistle, and, as Wisbech glanced up the track, a great locomotive broke out from among the pines.”
Plural for a shout or howl, typically expressing excitement or scorn
“He jacks up an airball, eliciting a hoot from the crowd.”
Plural for an amusing person (or situation)
“Shelly and Paul thought he was a real hoot, but Hope really didn't see what was so funny.”
Plural for the smallest amount, part or particle imaginable
“It does not matter a hoot what the mockingbird on the chimney is singing.”
Plural for a long, loud, wavering cry or howl
Plural for sound from electronic device
Plural for very funny joke
Plural for a feeble, high-pitched sound made by an animal, especially a bird
Plural for a thrill of pleasurable, often reckless, excitement
Plural for great fun
Plural for an outburst of laughter, shouting or emotion
Plural for a person or thing that is scorned or made fun of
Plural for something that causes laughter, such as a joke
To shout, typically to express scorn or disapproval
“The audience begins to hoot and clap, yelling curses and throwing empty soda cups at the screen.”
To sound a horn, siren, or steam whistle
“The lights changed, cars began to hoot, and for a moment, they stood undecided in the middle of the road.”
To make the cry of an owl
“The most important thing is that this is a place where you can still hear the owls hoot at night.”
To laugh so much that one's entire body moves somewhat uncontrollably
To tease or laugh at in a scornful or contemptuous manner
To make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth, typically melodically
To encourage or praise vocally
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