hoot hoot /ˈhuːt/

noun

1. () A loud raucous cry (as of an owl)  ( hoot )
   a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
   
2. Something of little value  ( darn , hoot , red cent [ N. American] , damn , shit [Vulgar] , shucks , tinker's dam [Informal, American] , tinker's damn [Informal, American] )
   something of little value
    His promise is not worth a damn
   his promise is not worth a damn
    Not worth one red cent
   not worth one red cent
    Not worth shucks
   not worth shucks
   
3. A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt  ( bird , boo , Bronx cheer [ N. American] , hiss , hoot , raspberry [Informal] , razz [Informal, N. American] , razzing [Informal, N. American] , snort )
   a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
   

verb

1. () To utter a loud clamorous shout  ( hoot )
   to utter a loud clamorous shout
    The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
   the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
   
2. Utter the characteristic sound of owls  ( hoot )
   utter the characteristic sound of owls