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

Boohoo added that it plans to formally change its name to Debenhams once all shareholders agree.

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Separately, Boohoo said it plans to replace its long-term incentive schemes so that Chief Executive Dan Finley and Chief Financial Officer Phil Ellis, who are key to its transformation, can join.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Related Words

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