hoot

• Substantiv, das den typischen Ruf einer Eule oder einen ähnlichen Ton bezeichnet, der von einer Hupe, Pfeife oder einem anderen Gerät erzeugt wird.

A noun referring to the characteristic sound made by an owl, or a similar sound made by a horn, whistle, or other device.

1. Sound of an owlA2formal

   The characteristic call or cry of an owl.

   Uhu-Ruf

   • We heard the hoot of an owl in the forest.
   • The owl's hoot echoed through the night.
   • A sudden hoot from the tree startled the campers.

2. Loud laugh or shoutB1informal

   A loud, often derisive laugh or shout of amusement.

   Lautes Lachen oder Rufen

   • The comedian's joke drew a hoot from the audience.
   • She let out a hoot of laughter at his story.
   • The crowd gave a hoot of approval when the goal was scored.

   Synonymebooguffawhowljeershoutwhoop

3. Fun or amusing thingB2informal

   Something that is very funny or enjoyable.

   Spaß

   • That movie was a real hoot!
   • The party was a hoot from start to finish.
   • His impression of the boss is an absolute hoot.

   Synonymecomedyjokelaughriotscream

• Verb, das den Laut einer Eule oder einen ähnlichen Ruf beschreibt; auch für lautes Lachen oder für ablehnende, spöttische Rufe verwendet.

A verb used to describe the sound made by an owl or a similar cry, or to express loud laughter or disapproval.

1. Make an owl soundA2formal

   To make the characteristic deep, resonant call of an owl.

   Eulenruf

   • The owl hooted loudly from the tree.
   • We could hear an owl hooting in the forest at night.
   • The barn owl hooted as it flew overhead.

2. B2informal

   To laugh loudly and often derisively or mockingly.

   Laut lachen

   • The audience hooted with laughter at the comedian's joke.
   • He hooted when he saw his friend's silly costume.
   • They hooted at the ridiculous suggestion.

   Synonymecachinnatecackleguffawhowlroar

   Antonymecryweep

3. Honk a hornB1informalbritish

   To sound a car horn, especially in a loud or prolonged manner.

   Hupen

   • The driver hooted his horn impatiently at the traffic jam.
   • She hooted to warn the pedestrian crossing the street.
   • Cars were hooting all night during the celebration.

   Synonymebeepblastblowhonksoundtoot