nounπShareA derisive cry or shout."The teacher's announcement elicited a hoot of laughter from the students. "soundentertainmentcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cry of an owl."The owl's hoot echoed through the quiet forest. "soundanimalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fun event or person. (See hootenanny)"The school's talent show was a hoot! "entertainmentpersoneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small particle."The scientist carefully collected the tiny hoots of dust from the microscope slide. "partamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cry out or shout in contempt."The students began to hoot when the teacher announced a surprise test. "communicationsoundactionentertainmentattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make the cry of an owl, a hoo."The owl hooted softly from the tall oak tree in the park. "animalsoundbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts."The audience began to hoot at the comedian after his joke fell flat. "communicationsoundactionentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sound the horn of a vehicle"The taxi driver hooted his horn to let us know he had arrived. "vehiclesoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
