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Noun
S:
(n)
hoot
(a loud raucous cry (as of an owl))
S:
(n)
boo
,
hoot
,
Bronx cheer
,
hiss
,
raspberry
,
razzing
,
razz
,
snort
,
bird
(a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt)
S:
(n)
damn
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darn
,
hoot
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red cent
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shit
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shucks
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tinker's damn
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tinker's dam
(something of little value)
"his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"
Verb
S:
(v)
hoot
(to utter a loud clamorous shout)
"the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
S:
(v)
hoot
(utter the characteristic sound of owls)