Hooter: meaning, definitions and examples

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hooter

 

[ หˆhuหtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

The term 'hooter' is a slang expression used primarily in informal contexts to refer to a woman's breasts. It can also be used colloquially to denote a loud horn or siren, especially in vehicles. In certain regions, 'hooter' may refer to a type of horn that produces a loud sound used in various signaling applications.

Synonyms

boobs, breasts, horn, siren

Examples of usage

  • He was caught staring at her hooters.
  • The car's hooter blared loudly to alert pedestrians.
  • She laughed and said, 'You can call them hooters if you want!'

Translations

Translations of the word "hooter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น buzina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‚เคŸเคฐเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hupe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ klakson

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะณะฝะฐะปั–ะทะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ klakson

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒผใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท klaxon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bocina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท korna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ houka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trรบbka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–‡ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ trobenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ barkari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะดะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ’แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ buzzer

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bocina

Etymology

The term 'hooter' has its roots in English colloquial language, where it has evolved over time to have multiple meanings. Initially, it was used to describe a loud sound-making device, such as a horn or siren, deriving from the verb 'to hoot', which means to produce a loud call or cry. The association of 'hooter' with female breasts seems to have emerged in the 20th century, particularly within certain subcultures and slang, reflecting societal attitudes towards sexuality and the human body. This dual usage in modern slang highlights the playful and sometimes irreverent approach of language within social contexts and how meanings can shift depending on usage. These changes also reflect the influences of cultural perceptions of women and body image in society.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,577, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.