boo
interjection
(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
booed
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past participleof boo.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof boo.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
boointerjection(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
Example Sentences
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"I can't remember a Premier League or Champions League home game where the anthems haven't been booed," City season-ticket holder Dave Wilson told BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Tens of thousands inside Etihad Stadium booed and jeered when the Premier League anthem was played over the speakers shortly before kick-off, then they started chanting 'City, City, City'.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
In the aftermath of the article, demonstrators from both sides of the issue gathered outside of Fever games, while Cunningham sometimes was booed in by opposing crowds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
His supporters in the audience booed at the rest of the council.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
We booed the other team, we booed the other coach, we booed the other fans, the referees—whatever threatened our perfect season, we booed it.
From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli
