1
as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
the courtroom erupted in hoots of laughter upon hearing the witness's sarcastic retort to the lawyer's arrogant remark
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as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
he ignored the hoots and jeers coming from the back of the crowd and kept on speaking until he'd had his say
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as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
I don't give a hoot whether you want to go or not—you're going
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Recent Examples of hoot
Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The movie is a jaw-dropping hoot, with Moore as an aging celebrity who takes a drug treatment that unlocks her younger self (Margaret Qualley).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2025
Those tend to not have much applause or anybody hooting and hollering.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The prolonged hoots and hollers that followed, so soon after the concert’s start, said it all: there were two stars in the house.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
The movie is a jaw-dropping hoot, with Moore as an aging celebrity who takes a drug treatment that unlocks her younger self (Margaret Qualley).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
While the health-secretary nominee testified, his fans in the audience hooted and hollered in support.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2025
Those tend to not have much applause or anybody hooting and hollering.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoot
Noun
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The other, posted to Instagram, reportedly showed a trans high school athlete (a minor) winning a track and field event, along with disapproving shouts from onlookers, per the decision.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
24 Apr. 2025
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The mouth is open just enough, perhaps because a shout of ecstasy had been ready to escape, if only the fan’s knocking at the door of the ecstatic had been answered.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Some friends prescribed a healthy snort of bourbon and a trip to the doctor.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2025
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There was always laughter, followed up by an occasional snort sometimes!—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Now, Hanson and Norman say, that display has moved onto social media, where teens’ For You Pages are flooded with acceptance videos featuring screams of joy and tears.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Often reserved on the court, Holiday celebrated with a loud scream while walking toward the Boston huddle.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since the theatrical release of Minecraft last Friday, dozens of videos have hit social media showing young audiences hooting, hollering, jumping from their seats, and throwing popcorn during certain scenes.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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At the end of the run-through the audience whoops and hollers, clapping, whistling, and stomping their feet.—
Jeffrey Seller,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Have you guys been insulting each other publicly for decades?—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Richie's wife verbally attacks Maeve, even stooping so low as to look her up and down and insult her appearance.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the moralistic sneer didn’t take long to enter the postgame analysis.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The male characters are, typically, petulant narcissists with perpetual sneers who insult and cajole their female love interests into almost invariably unhealthy relationships.—
Josh Bell,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The show also begged us to care one whit about Nick’s secret romance with… Jessica’s sister!!!—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
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The lack of logic Trump’s fun-house version of justice may not matter a whit to voters, or alter even slightly their perceptions of the two major parties.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Hoot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoot. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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