Meaning & Definition of Hoot in English
English⟶
Hoot
/hut/
noun
1. A loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
synonym:
- hoot
2. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
synonym:
- boo,
- hoot,
- Bronx cheer,
- hiss,
- raspberry,
- razzing,
- razz,
- snort,
- bird
3. Something of little value
- "His promise is not worth a damn"
- "Not worth one red cent"
- "Not worth shucks"
synonym:
- damn,
- darn,
- hoot,
- red cent,
- shit,
- shucks,
- tinker's damn,
- tinker's dam
verb
1. To utter a loud clamorous shout
- "The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
synonym:
- hoot
2. Utter the characteristic sound of owls
synonym:
- hoot