ˌbɹɒŋks ˈt͡ʃɪə ˌbɹɑŋks ˈt͡ʃɪɹ dæm hɪs huːt huːt ɹæz ʃʌks snɔɹt to utter a loud clamorous shout the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance utter the characteristic sound of owls something of little value his promise is not worth a damn not worth one red cent not worth shucks a loud raucous cry (as of an owl) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt