hoot in WordNet English dictionary

1. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
   boo  hoot  Bronx cheer  hiss  raspberry  razzing  razz  snort  bird 
   
2. something of little value
   "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"
   damn  darn  hoot  red cent  shit  shucks  tinker's damn  tinker's dam 
   
3. a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
   hoot 
   

1. to utter a loud clamorous shout
   "the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
   hoot 
   
2. utter the characteristic sound of owls
   hoot