Shooed: meaning, definitions and examples

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shooed

 

[ สƒuหd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'shooed' is the simple past tense of the verb 'shoo', which means to drive away or frighten off an animal or person with a sound or gesture. It is often used in the context of animals being gently forced to leave a place, such as when someone waves their hands or makes a noise to send a bird away from a picnic. The act of shooing can be seen as a playful or non-threatening way to encourage someone or something to go away. For example, a cat might be shooed off a table when it tries to steal food. This word is common in casual conversation and often conveys a sense of light-heartedness or annoyance.

Synonyms

banished, dismissed, scared away.

Examples of usage

  • She shooed the pigeons away from her lunch.
  • He shooed the dog off the couch.
  • The farmer shooed the cows back into the field.

Translations

Translations of the word "shooed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น afugentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเค—เคพ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verjagt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihalau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะณะฝะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przegoniony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฟฝใ„ๆ‰•ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chassรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ahuyentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kovulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฐ์•„๋‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูุฑุฏูŽ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhnรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhnanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฑ้€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odgnan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rekaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒั‹ะฟ ัˆั‹า›า›ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒงแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qovulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ahuyentado

Etymology

The word 'shoo' has its roots in the early 19th century and likely originates from the sound 'shoo' itself, which mimics the vocalization often used to drive away animals. It is associated with the act of directing animals, especially birds, away from people or food to prevent disruption. The transformation into 'shooed' as the past tense follows standard English verb conjugation patterns. The usage of 'shoo' has maintained its informal tone, often evoking a sense of endearment or light-heartedness in everyday situations. Historically, this word reflects the relationship between humans and animals, showcasing how a simple sound can influence behavior without the need for forceful actions.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,408 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.