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boo

boo

 
pronunciation:
bu
parts of speech:
interjection, noun, verb
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part of speech: interjection
definition 1: a word used to express dislike.
The angry crowd yelled "Boo!" when the referee made a bad call.
definition 2: a word used to frighten or disturb someone.
I yelled "Boo!" when my friend came around the corner.
 
part of speech: noun
inflections: boos
definition: a loud expression of dislike.
The crowd's boos made the young actor cry.
antonyms:
cheer
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part of speech: verb
inflections: boos, booing, booed
definition: to express loud dislike of by shouting "boo."
The crowd booed the clumsy magician off the stage.
antonyms:
applaud, cheer
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