Boo Boo

Pronunciation: /ˈbu ˈbu/

Definitions of boo boo

noun a term of endearment used for a child

Example Sentences

A1 She cried because she had a boo boo on her knee.

A2 The child's boo boo was quickly healed with a bandage.

B1 He felt embarrassed to show his boo boo to the doctor.

B2 The athlete ignored the pain from his boo boo and continued playing.

C1 The dancer's performance was flawless despite the hidden boo boo on her ankle.

C2 The singer managed to conceal her boo boo under layers of makeup during the concert.

Examples of boo boo in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's boo boo and applied a bandage.

informal Aw, did you get a boo boo? Let me kiss it better.

slang I tripped and got a boo boo on my knee.

figurative Her mistake was a boo boo that cost the company a lot of money.

Grammatical Forms of boo boo

• past tense: boo booed
• plural: boo boos
• comparative: more boo boo
• superlative: most boo boo
• present tense: boo boo
• future tense: will boo boo
• perfect tense: have boo booed
• continuous tense: is boo booing
• singular: boo boo
• positive degree: very boo boo
• infinitive: to boo boo
• gerund: boo booing
• participle: boo booed

Origin and Evolution of boo boo

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'boo boo' is believed to have originated as a baby talk or childish term for a minor injury or mistake.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'boo boo' has become a commonly used informal term for a small mistake or mishap, often used in a lighthearted or playful context.