1
a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
2
a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
3
something of little value
"his promise is not worth a damn"
"not worth one red cent"
"not worth shucks"
1
to utter a loud clamorous shout
"the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
2
utter the characteristic sound of owls
3
To cry out or shout in contempt.
Example Sentences
"his promise is not worth a damn"
noun
"not worth one red cent"
noun
"not worth shucks"
noun
"the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
verb
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