hooting

UK
/ˈhuːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhutɪŋ/
hootingnoun
hootings
pl
Translations
The hooting of the owl could be heard throughout the night.
Уханье совы было слышно всю ночь.
The hooting of the car horns was constant during the traffic jam.
Гудение автомобильных гудков было постоянным во время пробки.
Additional translations
Definitions
The sound made by an owl.
The hooting of the owl echoed through the forest at night.
A loud shout or call, often used to express disapproval or amusement.
The comedian's joke was met with hooting from the audience.
Synonyms
owl call
hooting sound
hootinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhuːtɪŋ/
US
/ˈhuːtɪŋ/
Present-participle form used attributively (e.g., “hooting owls”).
Definitions
Emitting a hoot or series of hoots; producing a loud, harsh cry or horn sound.
We could hear the hooting train whistle as it approached the crossing.
hootverb

hooting

Gerund

hooted
Past Simple
hooted
Past Participle
hooting
Gerund
UK
/huːt/
US
/hut/
Translations
The train hooted as it approached the station.
Поезд гудел, приближаясь к станции.
The owl hooted in the middle of the night.
Сова ухала посреди ночи.
Additional translations
Definitions
To make a loud, raucous sound, typically resembling the call of an owl.
The owl hooted in the distance, adding an eerie feel to the night.
To express disapproval or scorn by making a loud noise.
The audience hooted at the comedian's offensive joke.
To laugh loudly or boisterously.
The children hooted with laughter at the clown's antics.
To sound a horn or similar device.
The driver hooted his horn to alert the pedestrian crossing the street.
Synonyms
hootnoun
Definitions
A sound made by an owl.
The hoot of an owl echoed through the forest at night.
A loud shout or laugh, often used to express disapproval or amusement.
The comedian's joke was met with a hoot of laughter from the audience.
Something or someone that is very funny or entertaining.
The party was a hoot, with everyone enjoying the games and music.
A short, loud sound made by a horn or similar device.
The driver gave a hoot on the horn to warn the cyclist.
The slightest amount of interest or concern (usually in negative constructions).
She doesn't give a hoot about what other people say.