Entry Word: hoot

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a loud vocal expression of strong emotion <the class erupted in hoots of laughter> — see shout
2 a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval <ignored the hoots and jeers coming from the back of the crowd and kept on speaking> — see catcall
3 the smallest amount or part imaginable <I donʼt give a hoot whether you want to go or not—youʼre going> — see jot