hooter

American  

[hoo-ter] / ˈhu tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that hoots.

   Some nights it's hard to sleep because those nesting owls are such noisy hooters.

2. Slang: Vulgar. hooters, a woman’s breasts.

3. British. a car horn, siren, or loud whistle.

4. British Slang. the nose.

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hooter British  

/ ˈhuːtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that hoots, esp a car horn

2. slang a nose

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Etymology

Origin of hooter

First recorded in 1665–75; hoot ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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

If you won't come and dine with me I'll come and play my hooter outside Galvin House until they send you out to get rid of me.

From Patricia Brent, Spinster by Jenkins, Herbert George