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n. - Something of little value; A loud raucous cry (as of an owl); A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt v. - To utter a loud clamorous shout; Utter the characteristic sound of owls.

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  • I would never use the word hoot and I respectfully ask that every time my name is brought up she would stop using the word "hoot."
  • I would never use the word hoot, and I respectfully ask that every time my name is brought up she would stop using the word "hoot."
  • That's not the funny part - what's a hoot is his line of argument:
  • The joint-smoking/chain-smoking Aunt Bam Cassi Davis, a hoot has been her only help.
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