Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hoot

3 senses of hoot

Sense 1
hoot -- (a loud raucous cry (as of an owl))
       => cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation -- (a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience")

Sense 2
boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird -- (a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt)
       => cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation -- (a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience")

Sense 3
damn, darn, hoot, 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")
       => worthlessness, ineptitude -- (having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful; "the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb hoot

2 senses of hoot

Sense 1
hoot -- (to utter a loud clamorous shout; "the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance")
       => utter, emit, let out, let loose -- (express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand")

Sense 2
hoot -- (utter the characteristic sound of owls)
       => utter, emit, let out, let loose -- (express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand")