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hoot
noun
verb
something of little value
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- H
- Ends with
- T
- Contains
- OO
- Scrabble score
- 7
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
huːt
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Meaning
Definitions
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
In context
Example Sentences
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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