What is another word for boo?

Pronunciation: [bˈuː] (IPA)

The word "boo" is commonly used to convey disapproval or to scare someone. Some synonyms for "boo" include hiss, jeer, taunt, and heckle. A hiss is a sharp sound made by forcing air through a small opening in the mouth, and can be used to express disapproval. Jeering involves mocking someone, often by shouting insults or making fun of them. Taunting is a similar action, but typically involves teasing or provoking someone. Heckling is also similar to jeering and taunting, but often involves interrupting a speaker or performer with critical comments. Each of these words can be used in place of "boo" to convey similar meanings.

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  • Equivalence

    • Proper noun, singular
      BOUH.
  • Reverse Entailment

    • Interjection
      booh.
  • Independent

    • Interjection
      hoot.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      BO.

What are the hypernyms for Boo?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Boo?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the opposite words for boo?

"Boo" is an interjection used to express disapproval or to scare someone. Its antonyms can convey the opposite meanings such as encouragement or praise. Some antonyms for boo are cheer, applaud, praise, compliment, congratulate, and celebrate. These words can be used in situations where booing is not appropriate or to show support for someone or something. For instance, at a sports game, instead of booing when the opposing team scores, one can cheer for their favorite team. Similarly, in a performance or a presentation, instead of booing the speaker, one can applaud or offer constructive feedback. Using antonyms for "boo" is a way to promote positivity and encouragement.

What are the antonyms for Boo?

Usage examples for Boo

In front of the cave-temples is a flourishing boo-tree, and a small grove of cocoanut palms which have grown to a great size.
"The Pearl of India"
Maturin M. Ballou
P-p-put your feet right th-th-there-I'm b-bo-boo-boostin' my best!
"The Brass Bound Box"
Evelyn Raymond
The elder Schmicks wailed and boo-hooed and proclaimed to the topmost turrets that the sun would never shine again for either of them, and, to prove that she was quite in earnest about the matter, Gretel fell off the dock into the river and was nearly drowned before Jasper, Jr.
"A Fool and His Money"
George Barr McCutcheon

Famous quotes with Boo

  • I understand people who boo us. It's like going to Broadway show, you pay for your tickets and expect to be entertained. When you're not, you have a right to complain.
    Sparky Anderson
  • You do not boo an Olympic Gold Medalist. I'm the best in the world. I came here for you. You dont' boo me.
    Kurt Angle
  • I don't enjoy the boo scare when you're watching a movie and then suddenly there's a big shark on the screen. The only thing they're doing is catching you off guard.
    Sergio Aragones
  • A boo is a lot louder than a cheer. If you have 10 people cheering and one person booing, all you hear is the booing.
    Lance Armstrong
  • Studying cows, pigs and chickens can help an actor develop his character. There are a lot of things I learned from animals. One was that they couldn't hiss or boo me.
    James Dean

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