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boo
- pronunciation:
- bu
- parts of speech:
- interjection, noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| 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. |
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| 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: |
booed, booing, boos |
| 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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