boo
Translation
to boo, to jeer
Examples
The crowd booed the visiting team.
The crowd booed the visiting team.
He jumped from behind the door and yelled 'Boo!'
He jumped from behind the door and yelled 'Boo!'
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to shout 'boo' at someone or something to show disapproval. The audience booed the comedian off the stage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jeer, hiss, heckle; Antonyms: cheer, applaud, praise
Etymology
Imitative of a low, deep sound used to show contempt. The interjection to scare is also onomatopoeic.
Memory Tips
Imagine a ghost saying 'Boo!' to scare you, or a crowd making a low 'booooo' sound at a bad performance.