hoot

Example Sentences

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His singing of Oscar Straus and Leo Robin’s “Oh, That Mitzi” is a hoot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Crowds hoot and cheer as the contraptions float into the darkening sky, while referees judge the magnificence of their aerial explosions.

From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025

As Dorothy pleads for the Wizard not to fly away without her, we’re distracted by hundreds of waving extras who visibly don’t give a hoot what happens to the girl.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

We can be sure it’s not because her audience gives a hoot about French politics.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2025

Ernie eventually came down from the bedroom, even started going back Outside again, but he refused to see Tess, even though Genie was pretty sure Tess wouldn’t give a hoot about how Ernie looked.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds