HOOT as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • something of little value
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his promise is not worth a damn
    • not worth one red cent
    • not worth shucks
    Hypernyms(s) hoot is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
    Hypernyms(s) hoot is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) hoot is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

HOOT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • to utter a loud clamorous shout
    Usage Example(s)
    • the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
    Hypernyms(s) hoot is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)