hoot

(noun) a loud raucous cry (as of an owl).

(noun) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. Synonyms: boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird.

(noun) something of little value. Synonyms: damn, darn, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's damn, tinker's dam. Examples: "His promise is not worth a damn." "Not worth one red cent." "Not worth shucks."

(verb) to utter a loud clamorous shout. Examples: "The toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance."

(verb) utter the characteristic sound of owls.