intransitive verb

1. to utter its characteristic hollow sound: said of an owl
2. to utter a sound like this
3. to shout or cry out, esp. in scorn or disapproval

Etymology: ME houten, of echoic orig., as also in Swed, Norw huta

transitive verb

1. to express (scorn, disapproval, etc.) of by hooting
2. to drive or chase away by hooting to hoot an actor off the stage

noun

1. the sound that an owl makes
2. any sound like this
3. a loud shout or cry of scorn or disapproval
4. ☆ the least bit; whit not worth a hoot
5. Informal a very amusing person, thing, event, etc. it's an old joke but a real hoot

interjection

Etymology: ? var. of hoot