boos

/buːz/

noun

A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

Examples :

"The comedian was met with boos after his joke fell flat. "

verb

To shout extended boos derisively.

Examples :

"When he took the podium, the crowd booed."

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verb

To shout extended boos at, as a form of derision.

Examples :

"The protesters loudly booed the visiting senator."

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noun

A close acquaintance or significant other.

Examples :

"Maria brought her "boos" to the family picnic so we could all meet them. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The comedian was met with boos after his joke fell flat. "

Examples :

"When he took the podium, the crowd booed."

Examples :

"The protesters loudly booed the visiting senator."

Examples :

"Maria brought her "boos" to the family picnic so we could all meet them. "

Related Words

derision noun

Act of treating with disdain.

significant noun

That which has significance; a sign; a token; a symbol.

comedian noun

An entertainer who performs in a humorous manner, especially by telling jokes.

extended verb

To increase in extent.

acquaintance noun

A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship.

protesters noun

One who protests, either singly or in a public display of group feeling.

senator noun

A member, normally elected, in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate. The legislatures of the United States and Canada have senators.

derisive noun

A derisive remark.

derisively adverb

In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly.

visiting verb

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

disapproval noun

The act of disapproving; condemnation.

indicate verb

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.