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boohoo

American  
[boo-hoo] / ˌbuˈhu /

verb (used without object)

boohooed, boohooing

  1. to weep noisily; blubber.

noun

plural

boohoos

  1. the sound of noisy weeping.

boohoo British  
/ ˌbuːˈhuː /

verb

  1. to sob or pretend to sob noisily

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noun

  1. (sometimes plural) distressed or pretended sobbing

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Etymology

Origin of boohoo

First recorded in 1515–25; rhyming compound based on boo 1

Example Sentences

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Well, boohoo to the two candidates who think it is so unfair that they aren’t able to break Washington state law.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

They're on the show to bring enough attention to their Instagram accounts, sell some diet teas, possibly land a fashion collaboration with boohoo or some other Instagram boutique.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2021

Oh boohoo we have to play back to back games in less then 22 hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2019

You will look at his earnings and mock him with a boohoo.

From Washington Post • Sep. 19, 2019

If it would be any use in the world, I really think I should begin to boohoo!

From Neighbor Nelly Socks Being the Sixth and Last Book of the Series by Barrow, Sarah L.

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