1. made the deep hollow sound characteristic of an owl
2. made a loud sound with a horn or similar device
3. shouted or called out loudly, especially to show disapproval

Examples

• The owl hooted softly in the old oak tree.
• She hooted the car horn to get their attention.
• The train hooted as it approached the station.
• The crowd hooted at the referee’s bad call.
• He hooted with laughter at the joke.
• The protesters hooted and shouted outside the building.
• A barn owl hooted somewhere in the darkness.