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Present participle for to shout, typically to express scorn or disapproval
“The audience begins to hoot and clap, yelling curses and throwing empty soda cups at the screen.”
Present participle for to sound a horn, siren, or steam whistle
“The lights changed, cars began to hoot, and for a moment, they stood undecided in the middle of the road.”
Present participle for to make the cry of an owl
“The most important thing is that this is a place where you can still hear the owls hoot at night.”
Present participle for to sound a horn, siren, or steam whistle
Present participle for to make spontaneous sounds and movements as instinctive expressions of lively mirth or amusement
Present participle for to make a shrill, high-pitched sound by forcing air through the mouth, typically melodically
Present participle for to encourage or praise vocally
The action or sound of laughing
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