noun
hooter
HOO-tuh
noun
1
British informal: a car horn, or a siren/whistle that signals the start or end of work.
"He gave a quick beep on the hooter to say hello."
2
Slang: a nose, especially a large one.
"He joked about his own big hooter."
How to Use Hooter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish slang for a car horn or factory whistle; also crude slang for a nose.
When to use it
Informal in all senses.
UK vs US
The "car horn" sense is chiefly British; American English just says "horn."
Word Forms
hooters plural
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