Boo

Pronunciation: /buː/

Definitions of boo

noun a sound or word used to express disapproval or contempt, typically shouted loudly

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud 'boo' from the audience during the play.

A2 The children dressed up in costumes and went trick-or-treating, shouting 'boo' at each house.

B1 The comedian was met with boos from the crowd after his offensive jokes.

B2 Despite the booing from the opposing team's fans, our team scored a winning goal.

C1 The politician faced a chorus of boos from the audience as he took the stage.

C2 The singer was unfazed by the boos and continued to perform with confidence.

interjection used to express contempt or disapproval

Example Sentences

A1 Boo! Don't scare me like that!

A2 Boo! You're not supposed to peek at your presents before Christmas!

B1 Boo! I can't believe you beat me at chess again.

B2 Boo! That movie was so predictable.

C1 Boo! The audience booed the actor off stage.

C2 Boo! The controversial decision by the referee caused an uproar among the fans.

Grammatical Forms of boo

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

Origin and Evolution of boo

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'boo' is believed to have originated as an imitation of the sound made to scare or surprise someone.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as an exclamation to frighten or surprise, 'boo' has evolved to also be used playfully or affectionately, such as in the context of booing at a sports event or as a term of endearment.