hoot
UK: huːt | US: huːt
n. 1. The sound made by an owl.
n. 2. A loud shout or cry, often expressing disapproval or mockery.
vi. 1. To make the sound of an owl.
vi. 2. To shout or laugh loudly, especially in derision.
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The word "hoot" is onomatopoeic, directly imitating the sound of an owl's call or a loud human shout. Its origins trace back to Middle English houten, likely of imitative origin, reflecting the natural sound it represents. Unlike compound words, "hoot" is monomorphic and cannot be split further without losing its phonetic integrity.
The owl gave a loud hoot in the midnight forest.
The audience let out a hoot of laughter at the comedian's joke.
Protesters hooted at the politician during the speech.
We could hear the distant hoot of an owl while camping.
The old car horn emitted a feeble hoot.