Hooting: meaning, definitions and examples
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hooting
[ หhuหtษชล ]
sound production
Hooting refers to producing a loud and deep sound, typically associated with owls or certain human reactions like laughter or cheer. In the case of owls, hooting serves various purposes such as attracting a mate or marking territory. In a more informal sense, hooting can describe laughter or cheering at an event. The intensity of hooting can vary depending on the context and emotion involved.
Synonyms
hooting sound, howling, shouting, yelling.
Examples of usage
- The owl was hooting in the dark woods.
- The crowd began hooting with excitement during the concert.
- He couldn't help but start hooting with laughter at the joke.
animal sound
Hooting, specifically as a noun, refers to the sound that certain animals, notably owls, make. This sound can be used for communication among birds and is often heard at night when owls are most active. Hooting can signify various emotions or behaviors, such as territorial claims or calls to potential mates. The term can also be used in various cultures to describe similar sounds made by other creatures.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The hooting of the owl filled the night air.
- We were enthralled by the mysterious hooting coming from the trees.
- Hooting can be a sign of a healthy owl population.
Translations
Translations of the word "hooting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gritos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Rufen
๐ฎ๐ฉ teriakan
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ krzyki
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซใณ
๐ซ๐ท cris
๐ช๐ธ gritos
๐น๐ท haykฤฑrma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์นจ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฑุงุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ vรฝkลiky
๐ธ๐ฐ vรฝkriky
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅซ
๐ธ๐ฎ kriฤanje
๐ฎ๐ธ kalla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนาะฐะน
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hayqฤฑrma
๐ฒ๐ฝ gritos
Etymology
The word 'hooting' originates from the Middle English term 'houten,' which is derived from the Old English 'hลซtian,' meaning to make a sound or cry. This evolved over time to encompass the specific sounds made by owls and later adopted to describe similar sounds produced by humans in terms of laughter or cheering. The term has been used historically in literature and folklore, often associated with the wisdom or mystery of owls, which are typically perceived as nocturnal creatures of intrigue. Hooting has also found its way into modern vernacular, where it describes any loud, enthusiastic sound made by people in various contexts, such as celebrations or critical reactions during performances.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,702, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 28699 electrifying
- 28700 substrata
- 28701 incontinent
- 28702 hooting
- 28703 antechamber
- 28704 filmy
- 28705 corruptible
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