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hoot

 

[ huหt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

sound

A low, soft sound made by certain animals, such as owls.

Synonyms

call, cry

Examples of usage

  • The hoot of an owl echoed through the night.
  • I woke up to the hoot of a distant train.
Context #2 | Noun

expression

A loud, raucous shout or cry, especially of disapproval.

Synonyms

jeer, mock, taunt

Examples of usage

  • The audience responded with hoots and jeers.
  • The protestors let out a hoot of anger.
Context #3 | Verb

laughter

To make a loud, raucous sound of laughter.

Synonyms

chuckle, guffaw, laugh

Examples of usage

  • The children hooted with laughter during the funny movie.
  • The crowd hooted at the comedian's jokes.

Translations

Translations of the word "hoot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berteriak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธั‡ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzyczeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุตุฑุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iฤet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kriฤaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅ–Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriฤati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hrรณpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนา›ะฐะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑลŸqฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritar

Etymology

The word 'hoot' originated in Middle English, from the Old English word 'hotian' meaning to shout or cry. Over time, the meaning of 'hoot' evolved to include the sound made by owls and also as an expression of disapproval or laughter. The word has been used in English literature and everyday language for centuries, capturing the essence of various sounds and emotions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,503, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.