hoot

nouns

a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

hoot

is a type of (narrower)

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

"the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

Bronx cheer, bird, boo, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort

something of little value

"his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"

damn, darn, hoot, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's dam, tinker's damn

to utter a loud clamorous shout

"the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"

hoot

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

"She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"

utter the characteristic sound of owls

hoot

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

"She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"