hoot

[huːt]

hoot Definition

  • 1a short, loud, sharp sound made by an owl
  • 2a cry or shout of scornful laughter
  • 3to make a hoot sound

Using hoot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hoot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The owl gave a loud hoot.

  • Example

    The audience responded with a hoot of laughter.

  • Example

    The car horn gave a hoot as it passed by.

  • Example

    The train whistle gave a hoot as it approached the station.

hoot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hoot

  • shout
  • yell
  • hoot sound
  • hoot noise

Phrases with hoot

  • to care about something

    Example

    You should give a hoot about the environment.

  • to shout and cheer loudly

    Example

    The crowd began to hoot and holler as the band took the stage.

  • to laugh loudly and uncontrollably

    Example

    The comedian's jokes had the audience hooting with laughter.

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Summary: hoot in Brief

The word 'hoot' [huːt] can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a noun, it refers to the short, loud, sharp sound made by an owl or a cry or shout of scornful laughter. As a verb, it means to make a hoot sound. It is often used in phrases like 'give a hoot,' meaning to care about something, and 'hoot and holler,' meaning to shout and cheer loudly.

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