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.