boo
interjection
(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
had booed
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past perfectof boo.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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She shook hands with the main umpire and Toth before appearing to point her fingers at the crowd, which had booed and jeered her for disputing the call.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
That came after the crowd had booed his celebration when he broke back against the American midway through the set.
From BBC ● May 30, 2023
It's been less than two weeks since Lindor apologized for his role in the team's thumbs-down celebration, which Báez admitted was a jab at fans who had booed them in Flushing.
From Fox News ● Sep. 12, 2021
Lindor and trade-deadline acquisition Javier Báez issued separate apologies Tuesday after Báez revealed that a thumbs-down celebration used by the team recently was actually a dig at Mets fans who had booed New York players.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 1, 2021
No one had booed me yet, so I was doing okay.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
