Meaning Of The Word Hoot

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hoot
verb: If you hoot the horn on a vehicle or if it hoots, it makes a loud noise on one note.

hoot in American English 1
to express (scorn, disapproval, etc.) of by hooting
to utter its characteristic hollow sound
intransitive verb: to cry out or shout, esp. in disapproval or derision
noun: the cry of an owl
transitive verb: to assail with shouts of disapproval or derision

hoot in American English 2
used to express objection, irritation, etc.
interjection: (used as an expression of impatience, dissatisfaction, objection, or dislike)

hoot in British English 1
noun: the mournful wavering cry of some owls

hoot in British English 2
exclamation: an exclamation of impatience or dissatisfaction: a supposed Scotticism

hoot in British English 3
noun

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