definition of
[hoot]

[1] #1 hoot v. to utter a loud clamorous shout; "the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance". wn

[2] #2 hoot n. a loud raucous cry (as of an owl). wn

[3] #3 hoot n. [boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird] a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. wn

[4] #4 hoot v. utter the characteristic sound of owls. wn

[5] #5 hoot n. [damn, darn, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's damn, tinker's dam] something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks". wn