First Known Use: 13th century
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1hoot
verb \ˈhüt\
of an owl : to make a hoot
of a horn : to make a loud sound
: to cause (a horn) to hoot
Full Definition of HOOT
intransitive verb
1
: to shout or laugh usually derisively
2
: to make the natural throat noise of an owl or a similar cry
3
: to make a loud clamorous mechanical sound
transitive verb
1
: to assail or drive out by hooting <hooted down the speaker>
2
: to express or utter with hoots <hooted their disapproval>
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Origin of HOOT
Middle English houten, of imitative origin
2hoot
noun
: the loud, deep sound made by an owl; also : a similar loud, deep sound
: a loud laugh or call made by a person
: an amusing person or thing
Full Definition of HOOT
1
: a sound of hooting; especially : the cry of an owl
2
: a minimum amount or degree : the least bit <don't give a hoot>
3
: something or someone amusing <the play is a real hoot>
— hooty \ˈhü-tē\ adjective
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First Known Use of HOOT
15th century
3hoot
interjection \ˈhüt\
Definition of HOOT
chiefly Scottish —used to express impatience, dissatisfaction, or objection
Variants of HOOT
hoot or hoots \ˈhüts\
Origin of HOOT
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1540
HOOT Defined for Kids
1hoot
verb \ˈhüt\
hoot·edhoot·ing
Definition of HOOT for Kids
1
: to utter a loud shout or laugh <… Henry hooted as Scooter sheepishly untangled himself from his bicycle. — Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins>
2
: to make the noise of an owl or a similar cry
3
: to express by hoots <The crowd hooted disapproval.>
2hoot
noun
Definition of HOOT for Kids
1
: the sound made by an owl
2
: a loud laugh or shout
3
: the least bit <She doesn't care a hoot about sports.>
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