Hoot v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hooted; p. pr. & vb. n. Hooting.]
  1. To cry out or shout in contempt.
     Matrons and girls shall hoot at thee no more.   --Dryden.
  2. To make the peculiar cry of an owl.
     The clamorous owl that nightly hoots.   --Shak.