hoot
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4.2
- noun
- /huːt/
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- As the performer stumbled on stage, the audience responded with loud hoots of disapproval.
- hoots and catcalls
- hoots of derision
- hoots from the audience
Examples
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The song-and-dance men sang and danced, but Birch could not hear their voices above the hoots and laughter.
Fiction book (1992) -
Delia heard their hoots and cheers growing steadily louder.
Fiction book (1995) -
There are several hoots from the rear, then a few boos.
Fiction book (1990) -
The crowd erupted in hoots and laughter.
Academic text (2016) -
There were hoots and raucous applause as he pulled on his bowling shirt.
Fiction book (2000) -
The Episcopal service was quite serious, yet all through it were sudden hoots and guffaws.
Fiction book (1994) -
The comedian's jokes fell flat, leading to numerous hoots and groans from the crowd.
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During the speech, there were several hoots from the audience that expressed their discontent.
Synonyms
70
5.9
A loud sound people make to show they do not like something
47
1.1
A sharp, high sound like a snake or from people showing disapproval
42
4.1
A sudden harsh noise made by forcing air through the nose to show amusement or anger
14
9.1
A sound of dislike made by people booing or hissing at someone
12
8.4
A rude sound made by blowing air through the lips to show dislike
2
8.8
A loud, playful noise that people make to tease someone
1
9.2
A short gruff sound that comes from clearing the throat to show annoyance or doubt
1
9.9
A sound made to make fun of someone, like a raspberry
A rude loud sound made by blowing through closed lips to show you do not like something
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Etymology
Hoot as a crowd's cry grew from the same sound idea and was used like boo to show anger or mock someone. So a hoot is a loud shout people give to show displeasure.