noun

hooting

HOO-tihng

Hooting (noun) means the act or sound of hooting, as an owl calling or a crowd jeering. Example: “The hooting of owls carried through the quiet night.”

noun

The act or sound of hooting, as an owl calling or a crowd jeering.

"The hooting of owls carried through the quiet night."

How to use hooting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sound made when something or someone hoots.

Word forms

hootings plural

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Rhymes for hooting

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hooting” mean?

The word “hooting” means the act or sound of hooting, as an owl calling or a crowd jeering. In plain terms, the sound made when something or someone hoots.

How do you pronounce “hooting”?

“Hooting” is pronounced HOO-tihng (/ˈhuːtɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hooting” in a sentence?

Here is “hooting” used in a sentence: “The hooting of owls carried through the quiet night.”

What part of speech is “hooting”?

“Hooting” is a noun.