hoot

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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.