hoot

• Nom désignant le cri caractéristique d'un hibou ou d'une chouette, ou un son aigu et bref semblable produit par un cornet, un sifflet ou un autre dispositif.

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.

   Hululement

   • 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.

   Éclat de rire moqueur

   • 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.

   Synonymesbooguffawhowljeershoutwhoop

3. Fun or amusing thingB2informal

   Something that is very funny or enjoyable.

   Quelque chose de très amusant

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

   Synonymescomedyjokelaughriotscream

• Verbe décrivant le cri de la chouette ou du hibou, ainsi qu'un cri fort exprimant la moquerie, la désapprobation ou un grand rire.

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.

   Hululer (cri du hibou)

   • 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.

   huer

   • 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.

   Synonymescachinnatecackleguffawhowlroar

   Antonymescryweep

3. Honk a hornB1informalbritish

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

   klaxonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeepblastblowhonksoundtoot