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hoots

  • a variation of hoot.
    hoot
    verb (used without object)
    to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
  • plural
    of hoot.
    hoot
    verb (used without object)
    to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
  • present tense form
    of hoot (3rd person singular).
    hoot
    verb (used without object)
    to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.

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The depictions of Ruth’s uptight and stingy brother Hyacinth and jealous and mother-in-law from hell “old Mrs. Hall” are both hoots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026

The audience in Dallas — the city where the comedian began her stand-up career and later set her self-titled network sitcom — hoots and hollers in response.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025

But us football fans must recognize that not everyone hoots and hollers for the conversion on a long third down or a legendary pick six.

From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025

Mr Watling told BBC Essex that Mr Farage "doesn't give two hoots" about the constituency, which also includes the seaside towns of Frinton and Walton, and villages inland including St Osyth, Tendring and Wix.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2024

Later that afternoon, The Goober wandered to the assembly hall, attracted by cheers and hoots.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier