1 C1 idiomatic informal
To have a loud, lively, and enjoyable time, usually in a group
"After winning the championship, the team went downtown to hoot it up all night."
mixed
hoot it up
C1 informal mixed intransitive
To have a loud, boisterous, and fun time; to celebrate noisily
In plain English
Have a really noisy, fun time — laughing and celebrating loudly
What does "hoot it up" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To make hooting sounds (of laughter and excitement) raised upward — the natural image of a joyous, noisy group
Actually means
Have a really noisy, fun time — laughing and celebrating loudly
Usage tip
Rare and informal. Similar to 'whoop it up', which is far more common. 'Hoot' refers to a shout of laughter or excitement. The phrase suggests unrestrained, loud, and communal fun.
Words that pair with "hoot it up"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
party crowd friends bar celebration night
How to conjugate "hoot it up"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
hoot it up
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hoots it up
he/she/it
Past simple
hooted it up
yesterday
Past participle
hooted it up
have + pp
-ing form
hooting it up
continuous
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