a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

[ Syn: boo , bronx cheer , hiss , raspberry , razzing , razz , snort , bird ]

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

[ Syn: damn , darn , red cent , shit , shucks , tinkers damn , tinkers dam ]

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

utter the characteristic sound of owls