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- Dictionaryboo/buː/
exclamation
- 1. said suddenly to surprise someone who is unaware of one's presence: "‘Boo!’ she cried, jumping up to frighten him"
- 2. said to show disapproval or contempt: "‘There's only one bar.’ ‘Boo!’"
noun
- 1. an utterance of ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer: "the audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses"
verb
- 1. say ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer: "they booed and hissed when he stepped on stage"
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BOO definition: 1. to make an expression of strong disapproval or disagreement: 2. the act of booing 3. someone…. Learn more.
1. : a shout of disapproval or contempt. 2. : any utterance at all usually used in negative constructions. never said boo. boo. 3 of 4. verb. booed; booing; boos. intransitive verb. : to deride especially by uttering a prolonged boo. transitive verb. : to express disapproval of by booing. the crowd booed the referee. boo.
1. A sound uttered to show contempt, scorn, or disapproval. 2. Informal Any sound or word: You never said boo to me about overtime. interj. Used to express contempt, scorn, or disapproval or to frighten or surprise another. v. booed, boo·ing, boos. v.intr. To utter a boo. v.tr.
To boo someone, or booing, is a way to jeer them, particularly if you’re an audience member. Boo is also a term of affection for a significant other, often as a term of address, e.g., I love you, boo. Boo can also be extended to other loved ones, such as children.
to make an expression of strong disapproval or disagreement: People at the back started booing loudly. Her singing was so bad that she was booed off the stage. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Disapproving & criticizing. anathematize. animadversion. aspersion. aw. backbite. barrel. bash. disapprobation. knife. knocker.
noun. A sound uttered to show contempt, scorn, or disapproval. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Marijuana. Webster's New World. Any sound or word. You never said boo to me about overtime. American Heritage. (US, slang) A close acquaintance or significant other, derived from French beau. Wiktionary. Synonyms: snort. bronx cheer. bird.
Definitions of boo. verb. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech. synonyms: hiss. see more. noun. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. synonyms: Bronx cheer, bird, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort. see more.
1. transitive verb/intransitive verb. If you boo a speaker or performer, you shout `boo' or make other loud sounds to indicate that you do not like them, their opinions, or their performance. People were booing and throwing things at them. Demonstrators booed and jeered him. 2. exclamation.
BOO meaning: to shout the word "boo" to show that you do not like a speech, performance, etc. Learn more.
n. [ countable] an exclamation of contempt or disapproval: a boo from the bleachers. v. to cry "boo'' (at someone): [ no object] The fans booed when it became clear that their team would lose again. [ ~ + object] The fans booed the pitcher.
