past participle of give a hoot

(chiefly US slang, idiomatic) To care about; to place value on something.

(idiomatic, vulgar) Life can be tough, unpleasant, unrewarding.

simple past tense of give a hoot

northern hogsucker (Hypentelium nigricans, syn. Catostomus nigricans)

(simile, US, colloquial) Thoroughly drunk; inebriated.

Used to emphasize the annual distinctiveness of Christmas, especially in contexts where either the special joys or tribulations of the holiday are described.

(set phrase) Very hot. / (idiomatic, chiefly US, Canada) Exceptionally popular, productive, or marketable.

(simile, rare) Very timid.

(simile, rare) Very merry or cheerful.