Background for hoots

hoots

/huːts/

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noun

A derisive cry or shout.

Examples :

"The comedian was met with hoots from the audience after his joke fell flat. "

sound communication language attitude entertainment

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noun

The cry of an owl.

Examples :

"We could hear the owl's hoots coming from the woods behind our house. "

sound animal bird nature

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noun

A fun event or person. (See hootenanny)

Examples :

""The school carnival was a real hoots; everyone had a blast playing games and winning prizes." "

entertainment event person

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noun

A small particle.

Examples :

"The microscope revealed hoots of dust floating in the air sample. "

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verb

To cry out or shout in contempt.

Examples :

"The children hooted at their teacher's silly suggestion. "

communication sound language action

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verb

To make the cry of an owl, a hoo.

Examples :

"Every night, an owl hoots from the tree outside my window. "

animal sound bird nature

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verb

To assail with contemptuous cries or shouts; to follow with derisive shouts.

Examples :

"The audience hoots at the comedian when his jokes are offensive. "

communication sound action entertainment attitude

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verb

To sound the horn of a vehicle

Examples :

"The taxi driver hoots his horn impatiently at the slow-moving car in front. "

vehicle sound communication