hoot
Nouns
- (n) a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
- (n) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt boo, Bronx cheer, razz, razzing, hiss, snort, raspberry, bird,
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(n) something of little value
- his promise is not worth a damn
- not worth one red cent
- not worth shucks
Verbs
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(v) to utter a loud clamorous shout
- the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
- (v) utter the characteristic sound of owls