hoot
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A fun event or person.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The party at the weekend was such a hoot! Thanks for the invite.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hoot” mean?
A fun event or person.
Is “hoot” formal or informal?
hoot is generally slang.