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boo


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verb

Definition of BOO

intransitive verb
: to deride especially by uttering a prolonged boo
transitive verb
: to express disapproval of by booing <the crowd booed the referee>
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Examples of BOO

  1. Many people in the crowd booed when the announcement was made.
  2. Many people in the crowd booed the announcement, but a few people cheered it.

First Known Use of BOO

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