boo

interjection
UK: /buː/
US: /buː/

  1. A sound made to show disapproval or to frighten someone.

    1. The crowd gave a loud boo when the player missed the shot. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a playful 'boo', he jumped out from behind the door to surprise her. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

jeer hiss catcall raspberry
boo verb

  1. To shout 'boo' to show that you do not like a performer, speaker, or performance.

    1. They boo the actor when he forgot his lines onstage. [ ] [ ]
    2. The audience booed loudly at the politician during his controversial speech. [ ] [ ]
boo noun

  1. An expression of disapproval or contempt, typically shouted by a crowd.

    1. The team was met with boos after losing the match. [ ] [ ]
    2. A chorus of boos erupted from the audience when the verdict was announced. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "boo" is /buː/ in British English and /buː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "boo": jeer, hiss, catcall, raspberry.

Example usage of "boo": "The crowd gave a loud boo when the player missed the shot.". More examples on the page.