hötta

See also: hótta

Swedish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From hot (“threat”).

Verb

hötta (present hötta, preterite hötte, supine hött, imperative hött)

  1. to shake (one's fist or finger or an object or the like (at someone or something), to express dissatisfaction or a threat)
    hötta (med näven) åt någon
    shake one's fist at someone
    Han hötte med käppen
    He shook his cane

Usage notes

Implies the fist unless something else is specified.

References

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