Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hoot
verb, noun
/huːt/
Definition
A short, loud sound made regularly by an owl or a similar sound produced by a person.
Examples
- The owl began to hoot as the night fell.
- She let out a hoot of laughter when she heard the joke.
Meaning
To hoot is typically associated with the sound that owls make. It can also refer to a sound made to express laughter or derision.
Synonyms
- hoot (verb)
- hoot (noun)
- call (noun)
- whoop (verb)
