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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 an impressively large or varied display of something
Plural for a loud outburst of laughter
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 a sudden burst of something such as rain, sound, or emotion
Plural for a person or thing that is scorned or made fun of
Plural for something that causes laughter
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 make a high-pitched, animal-like sound
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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