as in snorts
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the referee's questionable call was greeted with a chorus of boos
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Recent Examples of boos
Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
David Lynch’s incendiary fantasia divided audiences from the moment its Palme d’Or win provoked boos at Cannes.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Madsen exited the game midway through the first quarter with an injury, and Boise State lost 30-7, its offense reaching new levels of futility — and hearing a lot of boos from a restless crowd.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
There were unconfirmed reports that boos erupted in Dodgers Stadium when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were shown on the Jumbotron Tuesday night, sitting in the front row near home plate to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers lose to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the World Series.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The second period ended with boos raining down on the officiating crew, and Matt Boldy in the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the summer, while playing for the Israeli U19 and U20 national teams, Raviv and her teammates encountered boos from fans during the Israeli national anthem.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Naturally, Saturday’s result drew plenty of criticism from fans — both at the game, where boos could be heard over the broadcast at one point, and across social media.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
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Love popped a timeout as Doubs clapped in frustration, and boos rained down from the home crowd.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
David Lynch’s incendiary fantasia divided audiences from the moment its Palme d’Or win provoked boos at Cannes.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
Madsen exited the game midway through the first quarter with an injury, and Boise State lost 30-7, its offense reaching new levels of futility — and hearing a lot of boos from a restless crowd.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
There were unconfirmed reports that boos erupted in Dodgers Stadium when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were shown on the Jumbotron Tuesday night, sitting in the front row near home plate to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers lose to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the World Series.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The second period ended with boos raining down on the officiating crew, and Matt Boldy in the penalty box.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Over the summer, while playing for the Israeli U19 and U20 national teams, Raviv and her teammates encountered boos from fans during the Israeli national anthem.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Naturally, Saturday’s result drew plenty of criticism from fans — both at the game, where boos could be heard over the broadcast at one point, and across social media.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boos
jeers
Noun
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The jeers continued after the play itself failed miserably.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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As his father read drafts of the Declaration of Independence, William was carted off, to jeers and insults.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Boos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boos. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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