interjection, noun pl. boos
- used to express disapproval, scorn, etc.: a prolonged sound
- used to startle someone: an abrupt exclamation
Etymology:
echoic
intransitive verb booed, booing boo′·ing
to make this prolonged sound in expressing disapproval
transitive verb
to shout “boo” at, in order to startle
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