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booed

boo
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [boo]
    • /bu/
    • /buː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boo]
    • /bu/

Definitions of booed word

  • noun plural booed an exclamation of contempt or disapproval: a loud boo from the bleachers. 1
  • verb without object booed to cry boo in derision. 1
  • verb with object booed to show disapproval of by booing. 1
  • verb booed simple past tense and past participle of boo. 0
See all 4 definitions of booed

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Origin of booed

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; expressive formation

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Booed

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Booed

booed popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for booed

verb booed

  • heckled — Simple past tense and past participle of heckle.
  • hooted — to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
  • jeered — Simple past tense and past participle of jeer.
  • whooshed — Simple past tense and past participle of whoosh.

noun booed

  • hissed — to make or emit a sharp sound like that of the letter s prolonged, as a snake does, or as steam does when forced under pressure through a small opening.
  • whooped — a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
All 6 Synonyms of booed

Antonyms for booed

verb booed

  • applauded — Simple past tense and past participle of applaud.
  • clapped — to strike the palms of (one's hands) against one another resoundingly, and usually repeatedly, especially to express approval: She clapped her hands in appreciation.

noun booed

  • handed — of, belonging to, using, or used by the hand.
All 3 Antonyms of booed

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