■ noun
1》 a low musical sound made by many kinds of owl.
↘a raucous sound made by a horn, siren, etc.
2》 a shout of scorn or disapproval.
3》 an outburst of laughter.
↘( a ~ ) informal an amusing person or thing.
■ verb
1》 make or cause to make a ~.
2》 ( ~ something down ) express loud scornful disapproval of something.
Phrases
not care (or give ) a ~ (or two ~s) informal not care at all.
Origin
ME: perh. imitative.