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hooting

 

[ หˆhuหtษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

call, hoot, sound

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rufen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teriakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzyki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท haykฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์™ธ์นจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝkล™iky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝkriky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–Šๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนา›ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hayqฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.