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hoot

/hˈut/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
  2. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  3. something of little value
    “his promise is not worth a damn”

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”
  2. utter the characteristic sound of owls

Synonyms for hoot

Words that rhyme with hoot

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