Meaning & use
Hooting
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Making a loud, resonant call like that of an owl, or shouting loudly in derision or celebration.
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An owl was hooting somewhere in the dark forest.
The crowd started hooting and cheering as the band took the stage.
A note on using this word
The word is imitative, or onomatopoeic, echoing the very sound it describes.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
Shouting or laughing loudly, often in scorn or amusement
The audience was hooting with laughter at the comedian's impression.
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