Boo: meaning, definitions and examples
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boo
[ buห ]
expressing fright
The word 'boo' is commonly used as an expression to startle someone, often in a playful manner. It is often associated with Halloween and ghostly figures, used to elicit fear or surprise. 'Boo' can also be used humorously to get someone's attention or to mockingly indicate disappointment or disapproval.
Synonyms
disapprove, startle, surprise.
Examples of usage
- The children yelled 'boo' to scare their friends.
- She peeked around the corner and shouted 'boo' to surprise her brother.
- The ghost in the story would always say 'boo' to frighten guests.
- When the team lost, the fans began to boo.
expression of disapproval
'Boo' can also refer to a sound made by an audience to express their disapproval or displeasure, particularly at a performance or event. It is typically used when the audience is unhappy with a performance or statement. The sound can be accompanied by gestures, and it is a collective expression from the audience.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The actor received boo from the audience after his poor performance.
- When the speaker finished his speech, there was a chorus of boos.
- The band was met with boos as they played their final song.
- The crowd booed when the referee made a bad call.
Translations
Translations of the word "boo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น boo
- ah
- eu
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅ
- เคเคน
- เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Buh
- ah
- ich
๐ฎ๐ฉ boo
- ah
- saya
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัั
- ะพั
- ั
๐ต๐ฑ boo
- och
- ja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผ
- ใใ
- ็ง
๐ซ๐ท bouh
- ah
- je
๐ช๐ธ boo
- ah
- yo
๐น๐ท boo
- ah
- ben
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ์ฐ
- ์
- ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูู
- ุขู
- ุฃูุง
๐จ๐ฟ boo
- ah
- jรก
๐ธ๐ฐ boo
- รกch
- ja
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ
- ๅ
- ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ boo
- ah
- jaz
๐ฎ๐ธ bo
- รก
- รฉg
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑั
- ะฐ
- ะผะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃ
- แแฐ
- แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boo
- ah
- mษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ boo
- ah
- yo
Etymology
The word 'boo' has its origins traced back to the early 19th century, where it is believed to mimic the sound of a ghost or a haunting spirit. It was commonly used in local dialects and theatrical performances to create a sense of surprise or fear. The usage became increasingly popular throughout the 20th century, particularly associated with Halloween and the culture of ghost stories. The term transformed over time to serve not just as a frightful exclamation, but also as a way to express disapproval among audiences. The evolution of 'boo' reflects the playful, humorous aspects of human interaction, as well as the more serious connotations of audience engagement in performances.