boo

/buː/

noun

  1. 1

    A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

verb

  1. 1

    To shout extended boos derisively.

    When he took the podium, the crowd booed.
  2. 2

    To shout extended boos at, as a form of derision.

    The protesters loudly booed the visiting senator.

Antonyms

interjection

  1. 1

    A loud exclamation intended to scare someone, especially a child. Usually used when one has been hidden from the victim and then suddenly appeared unexpectedly.

  2. 2

    Used ironically in a situation where one had the opportunity to scare someone by speaking suddenly.

  3. 3

    An exclamation used by a member or many members of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval of what has just occurred.

noun

  1. 1

    A close acquaintance or significant other.

noun

  1. 1

    Cannabis.

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