Booed Meaning in English
word · lemma: boo
ˈbud
BOOD
bˈuːd
BOOD
Definition
To shout 'boo' or make loud noises to show disapproval, especially in public places like theaters or stadiums.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in the context of audiences showing dislike for a performance or speaker. Always negative and often plural ('the crowd booed'). Not used for cheering. Usually informal.
Spanish: abuchear - silbar (desaprobación)Portuguese (BR): vaiarPortuguese (PT): vaiarChinese (Simplified): 嘘（表示不满）Chinese (Traditional): 噓（表示不滿）Hindi: हूट कियाArabic: أطلقوا صيحات الاستهجانBengali: বুউ করা - দুয়ো দেওয়াRussian: освистыватьJapanese: ブーイングするVietnamese: la ó - la ó phản đốiKorean: 야유하다Turkish: yuhalamakUrdu: بُو کرنا - ہوٹنگ کرناIndonesian: mencemooh - menyoraki (negatif)
Example Sentences
The fans booed when the team lost.
basic
The actor was booed off the stage.
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She was booed during her speech.
basic
The comedian tried to make a joke, but the crowd booed loudly.
natural
When the referee made a bad call, the whole stadium booed.
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She wasn’t expecting to get booed at her first concert.
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