hooter
Americannoun
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a person or thing that hoots.
Some nights it's hard to sleep because those nesting owls are such noisy hooters.
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Slang: Vulgar. hooters, a woman’s breasts.
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British. a car horn, siren, or loud whistle.
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British Slang. the nose.
noun
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a person or thing that hoots, esp a car horn
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slang a nose
Etymology
Origin of hooter
Example Sentences
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First-half tries from Ollie Smith, Kyle Steyn and George Horne, who added three conversions, had Glasgow in the driving seat before Seb Stephen's score after the final hooter secured the bonus point.
From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026
In an edgy yet energetic first period, Salford earned a slender lead at the hooter courtesy of Sneyd's kick - that coming through a rare Leigh defensive blip in the aftermath of Hankinson's disallowed try.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2024
The hooter sounded with Justin Rose on the 18th, meaning he could finish the hole and the Englishman signed for a 73.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2024
Caitlin Casey scored for Leeds on the hooter, with York already celebrating.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2023
The doctor came down at the sound of the hooter.
From 813 by Leblanc, Maurice
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