Shoo away Meaning in English
expression
ˈʃu/ /əˈweɪ
SHOO uh-WAY
ʃˈuː/ /ɐwˈeɪ
SHOO uh-WAY
Definition
To make a person, animal, or thing go away by waving your hand, making noises, or telling them to leave.
Usage & Nuances
Informal. Most often used for animals, especially small ones like birds or cats, but can be used for people (often playfully or gently). Common with gestures or sounds like 'shoo!' Don't confuse with 'shoe' (the thing you wear).
Spanish: espantar - ahuyentarPortuguese (BR): espantar - enxotarPortuguese (PT): afugentar - enxotarChinese (Simplified): 赶走 - 嚇走Chinese (Traditional): 趕走 - 嚇走Hindi: भगाना - दूर करनाArabic: طرد (بعيدًا) - أبعدBengali: তাড়ানো - দূর করে দেওয়া (হাতে ইশারা বা শব্দ করে)Russian: прогонять - отпугиватьJapanese: 追い払う - しっしと言って追い出すVietnamese: xua đuổi - đuổi điKorean: 쫓아내다 - 내쫓다Turkish: kovalamak - uzaklaştırmak (el hareketi veya sesle)Urdu: ہٹانا - دور بھگاناIndonesian: mengusir - menghalau
Example Sentences
She tried to shoo away the pigeons from the balcony.
basic
You can shoo away flies by waving your hand.
basic
He used a broom to shoo away the stray dog.
basic
The kids tried to shoo away the cat, but it kept coming back.
natural
If you want some privacy, just shoo away your little brother for a while.
natural
My grandma used to shoo away crows from her garden every morning.
natural