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Definition of hooting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
animal soundthe sound or act of making a loud cry like an owl
- The hooting of the owl echoed through the forest.
2.
behaviorthe act of shouting loudly to show disapproval or mockery
- There was hooting from the crowd during the speech.
Adjective
1.
soundmaking a loud, continuous sound
- The hooting siren echoed through the streets.
2.
humorcausing laughter or amusement
- The hooting comedian had everyone in stitches.
3.
emotionUK expressing disapproval or scornUK
- The hooting crowd made it clear they were unhappy with the performance.
Origin of hooting
Middle English, huten (to shout)
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Examples of hooting in a sentence
His hooting startled the campers, who thought an owl was nearby. The comedian paused as hooting erupted from the back rows. He ignored the hooting and finished his report to the council. The hooting alarm clock woke everyone up. A hooting horn startled the pedestrians. Her hooting antics were unforgettable.
The hooting film left the audience in tears of laughter. The hooting fans booed the referee's decision. A hooting audience greeted the politician's speech.
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- French:hululement, hurlant, ...
- German:Heulen, heulend, ...
- Italian:ululato, ululante, ...
- Spanish:ululato, ululante, ...
- Portuguese:pio, estridente, ...
- Chinese:鸣叫, 刺耳的, ...
- Japanese:鳴き声, 鳴り響く, ...
- Arabic:صَوْت البُوم, مُدَوٍّ, ...
- Hebrew:קְרִיאַת יַנְשׁוּף, צוֹפֵר, ...
- Russian:уханье, громкий, ...
- Ukrainian:ухкання, гучний, ...
- Hindi:हूटिंग, गूंजती, ...
Definition of hoot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
naturecry of an owl or similar sound
- The hoot of the owl echoed in the forest.
2.
- The party was a hoot with all the games.
3.
- He doesn't give a hoot about the rules.
4.
derisive cryRare loud cry expressing derision or displeasureRare
- The comedian's joke was met with a hoot from the audience.
Verb
1.
natureintr. make the sound of an owlintr.
- The owl hoots in the night.
2.
transportationtr./intr. UK sound a vehicle horntr./intr. UK
- He hooted the horn to alert the driver.
3.
laughterintr. laugh loudly or boisterouslyintr.
- She hooted with laughter at the joke.
4.
expressiontr./intr. Rare shout in contempt or derisiontr./intr. Rare
- The crowd hooted at the unpopular decision.
Expressions with hoot
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be very funny or entertaining in a playful way
The party will be a hoot if you come.
show no concern or interest about something
She doesn't care a hoot about the rumors.
care about or value something
She doesn't give a hoot about the rumors.
shout and make loud noises with excitement or protest
The fans began to hoot and holler after the big win.
make loud noises to force someone off stage
The comedian was hooted off the stage by the angry crowd.
something very funny or entertaining
The comedy show was a hoot and a scream.
nocturnal bird of prey known for its hooting call
The hoot owl is often heard in dense forests at night..
laugh loudly and heartily at something funny
They hooted with laughter at the comedian's jokes.
sound made when exerting effort or strain
He let out a grunt-hoot while lifting the box.
make a series of hoots and pants
The chimpanzees began to pant-hoot loudly in the forest.
show no interest or concern
He does not give a hoot about the meeting.
short trip or journey over a small distance
It's just a hoot and a holler to the nearest town.
Origin of hoot
Imitative, sound of a hoot
Examples of hoot in a sentence
The hoot of the train was heard in the distance. The comedian was a hoot, making everyone laugh. That movie was a hoot, full of hilarious scenes. I don't care a hoot about gossip. She didn't give a hoot about the weather. His comment was met with a hoot of disapproval.
The proposal was greeted with a hoot from the crowd. At dusk, the forest echoed as the owl hooted. Every night, the owl hoots from the old oak tree. The driver hooted at the pedestrian crossing. She hooted to get the cyclist's attention. The audience hooted at the comedian's antics. He couldn't help but hoot when he saw the prank. The students hooted at the teacher's mistake. Fans hooted when the rival team entered the field.
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- French:hululement, hululer, ...
- German:Rufen, rufen, ...
- Italian:verso, ululare, ...
- Spanish:ululato, ulula, ...
- Portuguese:pio, piar, ...
- Chinese:猫头鹰叫声, 啼叫, ...
- Japanese:ホー, ホーホーと鳴く, ...
- Arabic:صَيْحَة, نَعَقَ, ...
- Hebrew:קְרִיאַת יַנְשׁוּף, לָצוֹת, ...
- Russian:уханье, ухнуть, ...
- Ukrainian:ухання, ухати, ...
- Hindi:हूट, हूट करना, ...
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