boo
interjection
(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
boos
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pluralof boo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof boo (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
boointerjection(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
Example Sentences
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Despite another miserable showing by Jaissle's side, the Toon Army had stuck by the team from start to finish before a chorus of boos echoed around St James' Park at the final whistle.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Those chants in support of Carrick turned to boos after he had left the pitch as supporters appeared to show their frustration with the club's players and hierarchy.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
Freeman said he didn’t even hear the boos: “To be honest, I don’t really hear much out there. It’s just noise because it’s so loud.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Days before, he delivered a characteristically crude address that singled out CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins in front of a hostile crowd, eliciting angry boos and vicious chants.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
This short, tatted guy climbs into the Ring to a mix of cheers and boos.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
