HOOT

• (noun) something of little value

  "his promise is not worth a damn", "not worth one red cent", "not worth shucks"

  synonyms : damn , darn , red cent , shit , shucks , tinker's dam , tinker's damn

• (noun) a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

• (noun) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

  synonyms : bird , boo , bronx cheer , hiss , raspberry , razz , razzing , snort

• (verb) to utter a loud clamorous shout

  "the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"

• (verb) utter the characteristic sound of owls

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