boo

/bu:/ Cách viết khác : (booh) /bu:/
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boo

The audience shouted "boo" at the end of the play.

Definition

  1. Interjection:

    • An exclamation used to express strong disapproval, contempt, or to startle someone: "Boo" is a sudden, loud sound made to show dislike, especially towards a performer, or to frighten someone playfully.

  2. Noun:

    • A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt: A "boo" is the sound itself, typically a prolonged "boooo," used to jeer or show disapproval.

  3. Verb:

    • To show displeasure, as after a performance or speech: To "boo" means to make this sound of disapproval towards someone, often publicly.
    • To jeer or drive away by making such a sound: To "boo" can also mean to express contempt with the goal of causing someone to leave.
Usage Examples

  • Interjection:

    • "Boo!" she shouted, jumping out from behind the door to scare her brother.
    • The audience yelled, "Boo!" when the villain appeared on stage.

  • Noun:

    • The actor was disheartened by the loud boos from the crowd.
    • A chorus of boos greeted the referee's controversial decision.

  • Verb:

    • The crowd began to boo the politician's speech.
    • Fans booed the opposing team's star player.
Advanced Usage

  • "to boo someone off the stage": to express such strong disapproval that a performer leaves the stage.

    • The comedian was so bad that the audience booed him off the stage.

  • "to boo and hiss": to express vehement disapproval (often used together for emphasis).

    • The traditional audience booed and hissed at the modern interpretation of the classic play.
Variants and Related Words
  • Booing (n): The act or sound of people booing.
    • The constant booing was audible even on the television broadcast.
Synonyms
  • Jeer: To make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.
  • Hiss: To make a sharp sibilant sound as an expression of disapproval.
  • Catcall: A loud whistle or shout of disapproval, often from a crowd.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
  • Boo off: To drive someone away (especially from a stage) by booing.
    • The unpopular band was nearly booed off during their first song.
Related Idioms
  • Wouldn't say boo to a goose: Used to describe a very timid, shy, or quiet person.
    • He's so gentle, he wouldn't say boo to a goose.
boo

The audience shouted "boo" at the end of the play.

Noun
  1. a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
Verb
  1. show displeasure, as after a performance or speech

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