intj

boo

intj

An exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.

"He jumped from behind the door and yelled "boo!""

verb

To shout disapproval, especially at a performance or event.

"The crowd booed when the referee made the call."

noun

Informal term for a boyfriend, girlfriend, or romantic partner.

"She posted a photo with her boo on Valentine's Day."

How to Use Boo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA word to scare someone, a shout of disapproval, or slang for a sweetheart.

When to use it

The "sweetheart" sense is informal slang, common in casual speech and social media.

Common pairings

boo someone off stage my boo

Word Forms

booed past tense, booed past tense, boos plural, boos plural, Boos plural, boos plural, Boos plural, Boos plural, Boos plural, boos singular, boos singular

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Etymology

From an earlier form "boh," coined to imitate a sudden, startling shout.

Antonyms

cheer

Related Words

comfort sneer cheer incite heckle

Rhymes for boo

oo too moo loo foo doo woo roo coo goo soo hoo

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