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hoot
noun
verb
Something of little value
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huːt
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noun
Something of little value
“His promise is not worth a damn”
noun
A loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
noun
A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
verb
To utter a loud clamorous shout
“The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance”
verb
Utter the characteristic sound of owls
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His promise is not worth a damn
Not worth one red cent
Not worth shucks
The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
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