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boo
1[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
2[boo, boh]
noun
Slang.marijuana.
boo
3[boo]
noun
one's boyfriend or girlfriend.
boo
/ ː /
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
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of boo1
Origin of boo2
Origin of boo3
Example Sentences
Following Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Senegal at the City Ground, Tuchel and his England side were booed off after the country's first ever defeat to an African nation in senior international football.
It may have only been a friendly with a much-changed team, but the loss was met with a chorus of boos from fans in Nottingham.
England were booed by some of their fans at half-time and full-time, while manager Thomas Tuchel said his side "lacked the seriousness and the urgency that is needed in a World Cup qualifier".
The crowd, furious about her plans to vote for drastic cuts to Medicaid that will deprive millions of health care, booed her.
As for Hughes, a week ago, he posted a gallery of photos on Instagram that included numerous shots of himself and Siwa together, all booed up and looking boyfriendy-girlfriendy.
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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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