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hoots

Pronunciation: [huːts]

Word

Context: "sound"

(verb) to make a loud sound like a bird or to shout in excitement. You might hear a 'hoot' when an owl is talking or when someone cheers loudly.

Example

The owl hoots softly in the night, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Example

The crowd didn’t hoot at the performance because it was very boring.

Example

What noise does the owl make when it hoots?

Context: "sound"

(noun) the noise made by an owl or a similar loud sound. It's often a call or an excited shout.

Example

We heard the hoots of the owls during our camping trip.

Example

There were no hoots from the forest, making it feel unusually quiet.

Example

Did you hear the hoots coming from the trees last night?

Context: "expression"

(noun) a shout of enthusiasm or excitement. Sometimes people shout 'hoots' when they are happy or surprised.

Example

The team received hoots of joy when they scored the winning goal.

Example

There were no hoots of excitement when the movie ended; everyone was silent.

Example

What made you give hoots of happiness at the concert?

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