boo-boo
noun
a minor injury; owie.
boo-boos
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pluralof boo-boo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“We have so many animals that have boo-boos in our book,” a brown-haired woman said in a singsong voice, holding up a book called “All Better!”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2023
Obviously, there were some boo-boos and things that I can definitely work on and fix by the time I do my individual.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 7, 2022
She has also gotten a couple of mulligans on biographical boo-boos.
From Fox News ● Oct. 9, 2019
At home, we make sure lunchboxes are packed, food is served, dishes are washed, boo-boos are kissed and doctor’s appointments are attended.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2018
“Myrna Minkoff? Don’t gimme that foolishness, Ignatius. That girl’s in New York. I know you, boy. You musta really pulled some boo-boos at that Levy Pants.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
