Noun
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something of little value
"his promise is not worth a damn"
"not worth one red cent"
"not worth shucks"
- red cent - tinker's damn - tinker's dam -
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
- bronx cheer -
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
Verb
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utter the characteristic sound of owls
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to utter a loud clamorous shout
"the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"