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
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The intensifying boos from the crowd blocked the sound from the players, but Ostapenko could be seen pointing her finger at Townsend repeatedly afterwards.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Cena and Paul exchanged strikes as the crowd responded with boos and cheers.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Packers fans travel well and will be ready to cheer on their new player, while Cowboys fans will also want to welcome their former player back with either boos or cheers, depending on their feelings.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Immediately afterward, the band’s sound was cut and the crowd responded with boos.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
After being met with boos at Union Station, Vance sat down with Fox News Wednesday evening to recap his visit, and criticized those who called the surprise visit a PR stunt.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The low, guttural hum of boos rang as the sense of forlornness was consuming.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
The intensifying boos from the crowd blocked the sound from the players, but Ostapenko could be seen pointing her finger at Townsend repeatedly afterwards.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Cena and Paul exchanged strikes as the crowd responded with boos and cheers.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Packers fans travel well and will be ready to cheer on their new player, while Cowboys fans will also want to welcome their former player back with either boos or cheers, depending on their feelings.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Immediately afterward, the band’s sound was cut and the crowd responded with boos.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2025
After being met with boos at Union Station, Vance sat down with Fox News Wednesday evening to recap his visit, and criticized those who called the surprise visit a PR stunt.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boos
jeers
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The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The women in red hats are met with eye rolls, indifference and jeers during Chicago City Council meetings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Boos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boos. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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