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boo
1[boo]
noun
one's boyfriend or girlfriend.
boo
2[boo]
interjection
(used to express contempt or disapprobation or to startle or frighten.)
noun
plural
boosan exclamation of contempt or disapproval.
a loud boo from the bleachers.
verb (used without object)
to cry boo in derision.
verb (used with object)
to show disapproval of by booing.
boo
3[boo, boh]
noun
Slang., marijuana.
boo
/ buː /
interjection
an exclamation uttered to startle or surprise someone, esp a child
a shout uttered to express disgust, dissatisfaction, or contempt, esp at a theatrical production, political meeting, etc
is extremely timid or diffident
verb
to shout "boo" at (someone or something), esp as an expression of disgust, dissatisfaction, or disapproval
to boo the actors
Word History and Origins
Origin of boo1
Origin of boo2
Origin of boo3
Example Sentences
As a player who has been booed a lot over the years, I can tell you that it doesn't have a positive impact on your performance.
The team were booed off at half-time, with the club 2-0 down, and again at full-time.
One of the most decorated players in Ducks’ history, Perry was greeted by a smattering of boos when he wore a Kings’ sweater into the Honda Center for the first time.
Smith, 36, has been a regular target of chants and boos from England supporters following his role in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
The boos from England's fans were inevitable - the subsequent chants too.
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When To Use
Boo is the sound we pretend ghosts make as well as a sound we make when we really don’t like something.Boo is also an affectionate term for one's significant other, similar to bae.
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