Definition of hoot owls

hoot owl

noun

• The night shift, especially in the coal-mining industry in Kentucky and West Virginia, USA.
  
  "He's working the hoot owl now."

  Last edited on Aug 06 2011. Submitted by Anonymous from Eastern, KY 41640, USA on Aug 06 2011.

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hoot	Definitions include: something (or someone) extremely funny.
hoots	Definitions include: breasts that are large.
Other terms relating to 'owl':
night owl	Definitions include: a person who often stays up late at night, or is more productive at night.
YOLO	Definitions include: acronym for "you only live once."

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