Hooter: meaning, definitions and examples
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hooter
[ หhuหtษ ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น buzina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเคฐเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Hupe
๐ฎ๐ฉ klakson
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะณะฝะฐะปัะทะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ klakson
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใณ
๐ซ๐ท klaxon
๐ช๐ธ bocina
๐น๐ท korna
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู
๐จ๐ฟ houka
๐ธ๐ฐ trรบbka
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ trobenta
๐ฎ๐ธ barkari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณัะดะพะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ buzzer
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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