Definition of boo
—used to express contempt or disapproval or to startle or frighten
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Bring your promiscuous husband and dance the night away, boo!
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C’mon, when the day began the Dodgers were in third place in the standings, but led the league in pitching and led all of baseball in run differential and … boo!
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Origin and Etymology of boo
Definition of boo
plural boos
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: a shout of disapproval or contempt
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: any utterance at all
—usually used in negative constructions
- never said boo
Examples of boo in a Sentence
A chorus of boos was heard after the shot missed the goal.
The announcement was greeted by a mixture of boos and cheers.
Recent Examples of boo from the Web
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During a meeting Tuesday that included verbal attacks, name-calling and boos from the audience, board members voted to spend $75,000 to hire a firm to conduct a national search.
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Use your gift of gab to enchant the boo of your dreams.
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Except Asher still clearly loves his boo, and the door seemed to be open for an eventual reconciliation.
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Video posted online showed a mix of cheers and boos from the crowd following Beggs' win.
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At his state tournament win at there were many cheers - and some boos.
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Leave behind the friend group and head to the karaoke bar with just you and the boo.
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Ronaldo intervened in the situation to protect his teammate from the boos from the fans.
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The boos started in the first half and Marquette fans began streaming for the exits at the BMO Harris Bradley Center early in the second.
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First Known Use of boo
1801
Definition of boo
: to deride especially by uttering a prolonged boo
: to express disapproval of by booing
- the crowd booed the referee
Examples of boo in a Sentence
Many people in the crowd booed when the announcement was made.
Many people in the crowd booed the announcement, but a few people cheered it.
Recent Examples of boo from the Web
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This is a fan base that booed Jay Cutler in his home debut.
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Some drivers called out the names of senators who disagreed with them and booed.
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Some even booed in the summer when stadium renderings were unveiled showing the Northern Kentucky site.
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Meanwhile, at least 20 Browns knelt on the opposite sideline, as some fans booed to voice their displeasure.
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Scores: Carrie Ann: 5; Len: 4; Bruno: 5 People boo the 4, but it was totally deserved.
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The result left the pro-Alvarez crowd of 23,358 in T-Mobile Arena disappointed, booing the result as it was announced by ring announcer Michael Buffer.
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But most fans booed him heartily during player introductions.
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O'Korn was struggling and those same folks who once declared him the future were ready to boo him out of the building.
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First Known Use of boo
1833
BOO Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of boo for English Language Learners
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: a sound that people make to show they do not like or approve of someone or something
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: any sound at all
boo
Definition of boo for English Language Learners
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: to show dislike or disapproval of someone or something by shouting “Boo” slowly
BOO Defined for Kids
Definition of boo for Students
—used to express disapproval or to startle or frighten
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