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
Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Some fans threw flares onto the field at the final whistle as Marseille's players went off to a chorus of boos.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tom Bonds would once go to Empower Field and hear boos rain down from the Broncos’ own fanbase — boos Bonds couldn’t help but think were reflective of Paton, given his seat at the table.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
The boos at half and full-time did not feel harsh.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
His every move was greeted with cheers and boos by the California fans.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Her request drew boos and yelling from the audience.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The night began with boisterous boos during the pregame introduction of a player who backed out on a deal to return to the Bears for his sophomore season.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
To a chorus of boos, San Diego Unified School District’s board of trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to cut more than 200 classified jobs, in a move expected to lead to layoffs for about 70 people.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Some fans threw flares onto the field at the final whistle as Marseille's players went off to a chorus of boos.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Tom Bonds would once go to Empower Field and hear boos rain down from the Broncos’ own fanbase — boos Bonds couldn’t help but think were reflective of Paton, given his seat at the table.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
The boos at half and full-time did not feel harsh.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
His every move was greeted with cheers and boos by the California fans.
—CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
Her request drew boos and yelling from the audience.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
The night began with boisterous boos during the pregame introduction of a player who backed out on a deal to return to the Bears for his sophomore season.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boos
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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If steam bubbles and hisses out of the end grain as the firewood heats up on the fire, the wood is wet or green and needs to be seasoned longer before burning.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Newcastle’s home form has long been a bedrock, but that foundation has crumbled in recent weeks and cheers have been replaced by jeers.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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His comment was met with cheers from Republicans and jeers from Democrats, who didn't stand.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Rite of Spring premiere, on the other hand, caused a riot of booing, yelling, catcalls and face-punching, becoming one of the most infamous nights in the history of music.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Boos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boos. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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