boos

Variant of boo

boo definition

boo (bo̵̅o̅)

interjection, noun pl. boos

  1. used to express disapproval, scorn, etc.: a prolonged sound
  2. 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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