What does what a hoot mean?

The phrase "what a hoot" means something is very funny or enjoyable. It is an idiomatic expression that uses "hoot" to refer to laughter or amusement.

For example:

- "The new movie was such a hoot! I laughed the whole time."

- "My friends and I had a hoot playing board games all night long."

- "The party was a real hoot. We danced, played games, and had a lot of fun."