hoot

• Sustantivo que designa el sonido característico emitido por un búho o lechuza, o un sonido similar producido por un claxon, silbato u otro dispositivo.

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.

   Grito del búho

   • 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.

   Risa o grito fuerte

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbooguffawhowljeershoutwhoop

3. Fun or amusing thingB2informal

   Something that is very funny or enjoyable.

   algo muy divertido o gracioso

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

   Sinónimoscomedyjokelaughriotscream

• Verbo que describe el sonido que hace un búho o un grito similar, así como expresar una risa fuerte o desaprobación ruidosa.

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.

   ulular

   • 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.

   reírse a carcajadas

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscachinnatecackleguffawhowlroar

   Antónimoscryweep

3. Honk a hornB1informalbritish

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

   tocar la bocina

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeepblastblowhonksoundtoot