Hoot and Snigger

Hoot

Hoot noun - A vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval.
Usage example: he ignored the hoots and jeers coming from the back of the crowd and kept on speaking

Snigger and hoot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Snigger" instead the word "Hoot" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: hooted, hooter, hooting

Snigger

Snigger verb - To express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions.
Usage example: we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines

Hoot and snigger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hoot" instead the word "Snigger" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: sniggering, sniggered

How words are described

good good hoot good snigger
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