hoot


3hoot

interj \ˈhüt\

Definition of HOOT

chiefly Scottish
—used to express impatience, dissatisfaction, or objection

Variants of HOOT

hoot or hoots \ˈhüts\

Origin of HOOT

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1540

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