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Booed: meaning, definitions and examples

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booed

 

[ buหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

audience reaction

The term 'booed' refers to the action of expressing disapproval or contempt by making a loud, low sound, typically a 'boo' noise. This reaction is often directed at performers, political figures, or public speakers who fail to meet the expectations of an audience. Booing can signify dissatisfaction or disagreement with something that has occurred during a performance, speech, or event. It serves as a form of feedback, albeit a negative one, indicating that the audience is not pleased.

Synonyms

hissed, insulted, jeered, mocked, ridiculed

Examples of usage

  • The crowd booed the referee after a controversial call.
  • After the disappointing performance, the actor was booed off stage.
  • Fans booed when their team failed to score.
  • The politician was booed during his speech.
  • The audience booed when the show ended prematurely.

Translations

Translations of the word "booed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vaiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‚ (booed)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgebuht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dicemooh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฒะธัั‚ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wygwizdany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒผใ‚คใƒณใ‚ฐใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ (bลซingu sareta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท huรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abuchado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yuhalanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์œ ๋ฐ›์€ (yayubadeun)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตููŠุฑ (safir)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vysmรญvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vysmiaty

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๅ˜ฒ็ฌ‘ (bรจi chรกoxiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izลพviลพgan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบรฐaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆัƒา“ะฐ (shuga)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃ (bu)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abuchado

Etymology

The word 'boo' is thought to be derived from the French word 'bouh,' which is an exclamation used to frighten or surprise someone. The use of 'boo' as a sound of disapproval emerged in the 19th century, particularly in the context of theater and public performances. It became a way for audiences to vocally express their dissatisfaction with a performance, much like how they might applaud for something they enjoyed. The verb form 'booed' emerged as a way to describe the act of making this sound in a past context. The cultural practice of booing has remained a significant aspect of live performances, including sports events, concerts, and political rallies, where audiences feel empowered to express their opinions vocally.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,706 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.