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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.
boo in British English. (buː ) exclamation. 1. an exclamation uttered to startle or surprise someone, esp a child. 2. a shout uttered to express disgust, dissatisfaction, or contempt, esp at a theatrical production, political meeting, etc. 3. See would not say boo to a goose.
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.
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.
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.
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' 1. 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. [...] 2. You say ` Boo! ' loudly and suddenly when you want to surprise someone who does not know that you are there. [...] More. Conjugations of 'boo'
BOO definition: to shout the word "boo" to show that you do not like a speech, performance, etc. Learn more.
to be very shy or gentle. to not say anything at all Walter looked at us, but he didn't say boo. See boo in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: boo. Definition of boo exclamation in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
