BOO


Meaning of BOO in English

I. ˈbü interjection

also bo or boh “, ˈbō

Etymology: Middle English bo

— used to express contempt or disapproval or to startle or frighten

II. ˈbü noun

( -s )

1. : a shout of disapproval : a cry of contempt

the unpopular speaker was greeted by boos and hisses

2. : any sound at all especially when uttered in protest or when silence is expected

the baby was good as gold and didn't say boo all through church

III. verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

intransitive verb

: to deride and jeer especially by uttering or shouting boo

the crowd booed for five minutes

transitive verb

: to boo at : express disapproval of or dissatisfaction with (as a person, a performance, an idea) by booing

the play was booed unmercifully by the gallery — Celia Johnson

IV. ˈbü noun

( -s )

Etymology: origin unknown

: marijuana

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