n.
Pronunciation: ' hüt
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English houten, of imitative origin
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb
1 : to shout or laugh usually derisively
2 : to make the natural throat noise of an owl or a similar cry
3 : to make a loud clamorous mechanical sound
transitive verb
1 : to assail or drive out by hooting < hoot ed down the speaker>
2 : to express or utter with hoots < hoot ed their disapproval>