Jiddu Krishnamurti

It is odd that we have so little relationship with nature, with the insects and the leaping frog and the owl that hoots among the hills calling for its mate. We never seem to have a feeling for all living things on the earth.

Indian Philosopher

Amish Tripathi

As a writer, it's important to stay true to your story without giving a hoot about publishers, critics and readers. You should do your karma as an author the way you want to, and rest is up to God.

Indian Author

Marty Stuart

Well, I've always said that country music has always shared a very unique relationship with gospel music - the hooting and hollering, you know, always in abundance.

American Musician

George S. Patton

Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war.

American General

Bob Woodward

I don't think voters give a hoot about the character of their political advisors, except to the extent that character reflects on the candidates.

American Journalist

Randeep Hooda

I give two hoots about being typecast. It's not in my hands.

Indian Actor

William Kennedy

There's only a short walk from the hallelujah to the hoot.

American Writer

Vladimir Nabokov

It is a short walk from the hallelujah to the hoot.

American Novelist

Kristin Chenoweth

I've finally graduated from 'I don't give a hoot.

American Actress

Cathy Rigby

Flying is such a joy. You just want to hoot.

American Athlete

Used to describe an owl's sound, often at night or in a nature setting.

Animal Sound

Imitating an owl's call can be humorous or to create ambiance in storytelling.

Mimicry

Often associated with the night, wisdom, or mystery in various cultures.

Owl Association

In movies or books, a hoot might signal something is happening or set the mood.

Not Always Real

Indicates an uncontrollable and spontaneous response to something hilarious.

Expressive Laughter

Can suggest shared amusement in a social gathering.

Group Enjoyment

A vocal way to show you don't like a performance or disagree publicly.

Public Disapproval

Crowds may hoot to pressure someone to leave a stage or scene.

Pressured Exit

Used to describe a very enjoyable and entertaining social event.

Fun Event

It's casual slang, so best not used in formal or professional contexts.

Informal Slang

 they used to it they never really get scared about going down it's only a precaution really I mean we're pretty sure they're gonna be no reaction from the animals at all half and perhaps a bird with Boone's I get a hooting and hollering when it goes dark but you don't take chances with giraffes and elephants so we're going to keep those in a once-in-a-lifetime experience then

Total Eclipse at the Zoo...

 almost a sheet and it actually made it in the corner of the tent but well it wasn't being used anymore so I just boast of it we had a look at it for education right let's go back across a to Byron it seems as though he is left wasana he said something about owls and he's been hooting about them all day let's go see if he's managed to find one

Safari Live - Day 4 PIPE...

 it's probably annoyed ting Ghana slightly so he's just said right I'm done with his carcass I've fed on it for a few days I managed to give all the people the slip it's time to move on and he's not afraid to move around during the day she just clearly saw now if you don't know hooting Ghana is perhaps it is your first time watching and he is

Safari Live - Day 226 PIPE...

 All of a sudden, that room full of high school students exploded into laughter, high fives. I think there were some loud hooting noises. And all anyone had done was say that one word -- pornography. That moment would prove to be an important turning point for me and my professional mission of finding solutions

How porn changes the way...

 and mainly exaggerated, but the only spoken-word poetry that I had seen up until that point was mainly indignant, so I thought that's what was expected of me. The first time that I performed, the audience of teenagers hooted and hollered their sympathy, and when I came off the stage, I was shaking.

If I should have a...

 and they're going to hoot you off the stage. And now, if you went into one of those conventions and you said, "Well, I don't think black holes are out there," they'd hoot you off the stage. Our comprehension of the way the universe works is really -- has just gained unbelievably in recent years.

Stephen Petranek: 10...

 the the sunnat' telescope but all of the crew everybody who is here with us for this incredible event than that geo guys the Airbnb guys back here everybody has their their sun protection on they're looking up and off in the distance you can hear people hooting and hollering because I can see

Watch the Total Solar...

 Crouching at Nyame’s feet, Anansi shouted at the top of his lungs that he had come to take ownership of the world’s stories. Looking down from his golden stool, Nyame hooted with laughter at the spider’s absurd request.

The myth of Anansi, the...

 their eyes don't glaze over -- their lips curl into a snarl. And I get hoots of derision and cackles and growls because they think, "That's impossible! You can't explain consciousness."

The illusion of...

 little emerald spotted wood dove and I've got a lovely call a very food hoot and the the zulus and sangan's they said that it's a very sad bird that call

Hoot

To make a loud, sharp, sudden sound like an owl.

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A sound made by an owl.

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To laugh loudly and openly.

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To show disapproval or contempt by hooting.

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A fun or exciting event or situation.

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Animal Sound

Mimicry

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