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
Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But all signs suggest the leadership should remove Norvell before the boos get louder, before donations get smaller, and before this season fades into obscurity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
But save some of your boos for the decision-makers, too.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Applause and boos can be heard in the video, too.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 26 Sep. 2025
When the Rams took a 26-7 lead in the third quarter, a chorus of boos rained down from the home fans at Lincoln Financial Field.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Giants fans rained down boos from the stands at MetLife Stadium as the team faltered against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Dragon Lee then went to tear off El Grande’s mask to a chorus of boos.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Bears coach Ben Johnson is probably happy to get out of Detroit, where he was serenaded with a chorus of boos and expletives throughout his team's loss.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Whether they were aimed at their team for squandering a home lead or the officials for the late booking of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who now faces a one-match ban, the smattering of boos at the end of Everton’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Monday told a story of frustration.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But all signs suggest the leadership should remove Norvell before the boos get louder, before donations get smaller, and before this season fades into obscurity.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2025
But save some of your boos for the decision-makers, too.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Applause and boos can be heard in the video, too.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 26 Sep. 2025
When the Rams took a 26-7 lead in the third quarter, a chorus of boos rained down from the home fans at Lincoln Financial Field.
—Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Giants fans rained down boos from the stands at MetLife Stadium as the team faltered against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Dragon Lee then went to tear off El Grande’s mask to a chorus of boos.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Bears coach Ben Johnson is probably happy to get out of Detroit, where he was serenaded with a chorus of boos and expletives throughout his team's loss.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boos
jeers
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Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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McIlroy backed away, drawing jeers, before Lowry came over to settle him.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Boos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boos. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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