boo
interjection
(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
boos
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pluralof boo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof boo (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
boointerjection(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
Example Sentences
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The cacophony of boos that greet the Premier League and Champions League anthems before kick-off have now become a fixture at Etihad Stadium.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
It feels as though some fans are losing faith already, judging by the way they reacted at moments during the game, aside from the boos that accompanied the end of each half.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
There’s a thin line — just inches — between love and boos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Days before, he delivered a characteristically crude address that singled out CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins in front of a hostile crowd, eliciting angry boos and vicious chants.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
There was some polite applause and a few boos.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
