hoot

hoot¹ [hu:t] n

1.) a shout or laugh that shows you think something is funny or stupid

hoot of laughter/derision etc

▪ Hoots of laughter rose from the audience.

2.) a sound that an ↑owl makes

3.) a short clear sound made by a vehicle or ship, as a warning

4.) be a hoot

spoken to be very funny or amusing

5.) don't give a hoot/don't care two hoots

spoken to not care at all about someone or something

don't give a hoot/don't care two hoots about

▪ It was clear that Owen didn't care two hoots about her.

hoot ²

hoot² v

[Date: 1100-1200; Origin: From the sound]

1.) [I and T]

if a vehicle or ship hoots, it makes a loud clear noise as a warning

hoot at

▪ The car behind was hooting at me.

2.) [I]

if an ↑owl hoots, it makes a long 'oo' sound

3.) [I and T]

to laugh loudly because you think something is funny or stupid

hoot with laughter/glee/mirth etc

▪ He had the audience hooting with laughter.