boo
1 Americaninterjection
noun
plural
boosverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
noun
interjection
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an exclamation uttered to startle or surprise someone, esp a child
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a shout uttered to express disgust, dissatisfaction, or contempt, esp at a theatrical production, political meeting, etc
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is extremely timid or diffident
verb
Usage
What else does boo mean? 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.
Etymology
Origin of boo1
First recorded in 1630–40; expressive formation
Origin of boo2
First recorded in 1955–60; of uncertain origin
Origin of boo3
1985–90; of uncertain origin; possibly an alteration of French beau “boyfriend, admirer”
Example Sentences
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“Pretty in Pink” originally concluded with Andie and Duckie together, sharing a dance at the prom, which test audiences disliked so much that they booed the screen.
From Salon
It features a modified clip of Tkachuk speaking at a news conference for last year's 4 Nations Face-Off, during which Canadians booed the US national anthem.
From BBC
There was yelling and booing and people crying, it was big and rousing, boring and absurd.
The chorus of boos that greets Mr. Horner clearly takes him aback, as it does the drivers shown backstage.
According to one high-ranking MLS executive who has attended multiple Messi games in NFL stadiums, Saturday was the first time he heard he Argentine captain booed.
From Los Angeles Times
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