hoot

Noun

• something of little value
  • his promise is not worth a damn
    
  • not worth one red cent
    
  • not worth shucks
    

• a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

• a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

Verb

• utter the characteristic sound of owls

• to utter a loud clamorous shout
  • the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  damn , darn , red cent , shit , shucks , tinker's damn , tinker's dam , boo , Bronx cheer , hiss , raspberry , razzing , razz , snort , bird