Main Entry: ¹hoot

Pronunciation: \ˈhüt\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English houten, of imitative origin

Date: 13th century

intransitive verb 1 : to shout or laugh usually derisively
2 : to make the natural throat noise of an owl or a similar cry
3 : to make a loud clamorous mechanical soundtransitive verb 1 : to assail or drive out by hooting <hooted down the speaker>
2 : to express or utter with hoots <hooted their disapproval>