Hooting Meaning in English
word · lemma: hoot
التعريف
Making a loud cry like an owl, or the act of sounding a horn (car horn). Also used to describe people laughing or shouting loudly in some contexts.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Commonly refers to the owl sound ('hooting owl'), car horns ('hooting cars'), or people making loud, mocking noises ('hooting with laughter'). In British English, 'hooting' is more frequently used for vehicle horns. Do not confuse with 'hooting and hollering' (shouting/yelling).
جمل نموذجية
The owl was hooting in the trees at night.
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We heard cars hooting outside the house.
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People were hooting with laughter at the joke.
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There was constant hooting during the traffic jam.
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The kids ran around the playground, hooting and shouting.
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As soon as the comedian walked on stage, the crowd started hooting and clapping.
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