Definition of boo Boo

/buˈ/ - [bu] - boo

We found 13 definitions of boo from 5 different sources.

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What does boo mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: booes

boo - a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
  hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird
  outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, cry, call a fit of weeping; "had a good cry"

Verb

boos, booing, booed  

boo - show displeasure, as after a performance or speech
  hiss
  acclaim, applaud, clap, spat praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
  condemn declare or judge unfit for use or habitation; "The building was condemned by the inspector"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • boo (Noun)
    A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.
  • boo (Noun)
    A close acquaintance or significant other, derived from French beau.
  • boo (Verb)
    To shout extended boos derisively.
  • boo (Verb)
    To derisively shout extended boos at.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • boo
    An exclamation that is said in order to scare or surprise a person.
  • boo
    (Interjection) An exclamation used by a member of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval.
  • boo
    An exclamation used by a member of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval.
  • boo
    To shout extended exclamations of disapproval and derision at.
  • boo
    To shout extended exclamations of disapproval and derision.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • boo
    Booh, bōō, interj. a sound expressive of disapprobation or contempt.—v.i. to utter 'boo!' to hoot.—v.t. Boo′-hoo′, to weep noisily

Part of speech

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  • boo, verb, present, 1st person singular of boo (infinitive).
  • boo, verb (infinitive).
  • boo, noun, singular of boos.

Pronunciation

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