English to English
hoot
(h/u/t
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noun (n)
- a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- something of little value(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- A derisive cry or shout.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- to utter a loud clamorous shout(verb.communication)Example:
The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance.
source: wordnet30 - utter the characteristic sound of owls(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- To cry out or shout in contempt.(verb)source: webster1913
- To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts.(verb)source: webster1913
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