hoot

Noun
  1. A loud raucous cry (as of an owl) (synset 107137263)
    is a type of: call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  2. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt (synset 107138578)
    is a type of: call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
    same as: bird, boo, bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort
  3. Something of little value (synset 105148040)
    "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"
    is a type of: ineptitude, worthlessness - having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful
    same as: damn, darn, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's dam, tinker's damn
Verb
  1. To utter a loud clamorous shout (synset 201044597)
    "the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
    is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
    subtypes:
    • pant-hoot - communicate by hooting and panting, as of primates
    • grunt-hoot - communicate by hooting and grunting, as of primates
  2. Utter the characteristic sound of owls (synset 201055093)
    is a type of: emit, let loose, let out, utter - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

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