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Noun — The low, mournful call of an owl.

How to use hoot

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

hoot with laughter the hoot of an owl

Etymology

From Middle English houten, likely of Scandinavian origin, related to old words meaning "to shout in contempt."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hoot” mean?

The word “hoot” means the low, mournful call of an owl. In plain terms, an owl's call, or informally, something hilarious or a mocking shout.

How do you pronounce “hoot”?

“Hoot” is pronounced hoot (/huːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “hoot” in a sentence?

Here is “hoot” used in a sentence: “We heard the hoot of an owl deep in the woods.”

What part of speech is “hoot”?

Depending on how it is used, “hoot” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “hoot” come from?

The word “hoot” comes from Middle English. From Middle English houten, likely of Scandinavian origin, related to old words meaning "to shout in contempt.".

How many meanings does “hoot” have?

“Hoot” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the low, mournful call of an owl.

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