English Dictionary

hoot

/huːt/

noun

A derisive cry or shout. / The cry of an owl. / (slang) A fun event or person. (See hootenanny) / A small particle; a whit or jot.

The crowd erupted in hoots of laughter when the comedian told a joke.

意味（1）

A derisive cry or shout.

意味（2）

The cry of an owl.

I heard the hoot of an owl.

意味（3）

(slang) A fun event or person. (See hootenanny)

The party at the weekend was such a hoot! Thanks for the invite.

意味（4）

A small particle; a whit or jot.

We don't care a hoot about what you think.