hoots

verb

Makes a loud, characteristic sound, like an owl, a horn, or a person laughing.

"The owl hoots from the old oak tree."

noun

Loud cries or sounds, often expressing amusement, derision, or a bird's call.

"The audience gave hoots of laughter."

Thesaurus

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