boohoo

[boo-hoo]

verb (used without object)

boohooed, boohooing 

1. to weep noisily; blubber.

noun

plural

boohoos 

1. the sound of noisy weeping.

boohoo

/ ˌbuːˈhuː /

verb

1. to sob or pretend to sob noisily

noun

1. (sometimes plural) distressed or pretended sobbing

Word History and Origins

Origin of boohoo¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of boohoo¹

C20: nursery talk

Example Sentences

Intense competition in fashion retail, not only from the likes of Boohoo, but also from Chinese giants such as Shein and Temu, have also added to its challenges.

From BBC

There is intense competition in fashion retail, not only from the likes of Boohoo, but also from relative online newcomers such as Chinese giants Shein and Temu.

From BBC

An October 2024 report found that false-discount class action lawsuits doubled over the 12 months prior, with allegations growing against retailers ranging from traditional department stores like Neiman Marcus to fast-fashion e-commerce darlings like Boohoo.

From Slate

Police in Manchester and Kent are investigating claims that current and former executives at the fashion retailer Boohoo have been the victims of stalking and surveillance.

From BBC

The Times newspaper reported that alleged stalking offences were committed against Boohoo's co-founder and executive chair Mahmud Kamani, chief executive Dan Finley and its former boss John Lyttle.

From BBC

Related Words

• bawl 
• blubber 
• grieve 
• groan 
• howl 
• moan 
• mourn 
• sob 
• wail 
• weep