Pronunciation: /huːt/
noun a low, muffled sound like that of an owl
A1 I heard a hoot in the distance.
A2 The owl let out a loud hoot as it flew by.
B1 The children laughed at the funny hoot of the cartoon character.
B2 The comedian's hoot of laughter filled the room.
C1 The hoot of the referee's whistle signaled the end of the game.
C2 The hoot of the horn echoed through the valley.
verb to make a hoot sound
A1 The owl hoots at night.
A2 The children hooted with joy when they won the game.
B1 The audience hooted in disapproval at the end of the performance.
B2 The comedian's jokes were so funny that the crowd hooted with laughter.
C1 The protestors hooted loudly as they marched through the streets.
C2 The football fans hooted in excitement as their team scored a goal.
interjection used to express amusement or scorn
A1 Hoot! I saw a cute puppy today.
A2 Hoot! Look at that beautiful sunset.
B1 Hoot! I can't believe we won the game.
B2 Hoot! That movie was so funny.
C1 Hoot! The concert was absolutely amazing.
C2 Hoot! I am thrilled to be here.
formal The owl let out a loud hoot as it perched on the tree branch.
informal I heard a hoot coming from the woods last night, probably just an owl.
slang That party was a real hoot, we had so much fun!
figurative The comedian's jokes were a hoot, the audience couldn't stop laughing.
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