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- [hoot]
- /hut/
- /huːt/
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- [hoot]
- /hut/
Definitions of hooted word
- verb without object hooted to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision. 1
- verb without object hooted to utter the cry characteristic of an owl. 1
- verb without object hooted to utter a similar sound. 1
- verb without object hooted Chiefly British. to blow a horn or whistle; toot. 1
- verb with object hooted to assail with shouts of disapproval or derision: The fans hooted the umpire. 1
- verb with object hooted to drive out, off, or away by hooting. 1
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Origin of hooted
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English hoten, huten, houten (verb); perhaps imitative
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Parts of speech for Hooted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hooted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hooted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hooted
verb hooted
noun hooted
- blasted — Some people use blasted to express anger or annoyance at something or someone.
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