What does HOOTS mean?

Definition of Hoots

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: a low, wavering, mournful sound resembling a hoot made by an owl or a similar bird.
• Verb: to make a hoot sound; to cry out or shout in a loud and raucous manner.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /huːts/
• UK: /huːts/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hoots" originated from the Old English word "hōtian," which means to shout or call out. It is commonly used to describe the sound made by an owl or similar bird. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of making a hoot sound or to shout or call out in a loud and raucous manner.

5. Synonyms:

• hoot
• screech
• shout
• call out
• cry out

6. Related Words:

• hooted
• hooten
• hoots
• shoot
• sooth

7. Example Sentences:

• The owl let out a series of hoots as it flew overhead.
• The audience hooted and cheered as the comedian told his jokes.
• The car alarm started hooting loudly, waking up the entire neighborhood.