boo
word
/ˈbu/
boo
/bˈuː/
boo
Definition
To make a loud sound like “boo” to show dislike or disapproval, especially at a performer, speaker, or team. It can also be used as the sound itself.
Usage & Nuances
Common in sports, politics, and live performances. Usually negative and public. As a verb, people 'boo someone' or 'boo at something'. Don't confuse it with the affectionate noun 'boo' meaning a romantic partner, which is a different word in modern informal English.
Spanish: abuchear - gritar "buu"Portuguese (BR): vaiar - gritar "buu"Portuguese (PT): vaiar - gritar "buu"Chinese (Simplified): 发出嘘声 - 喝倒彩Chinese (Traditional): 發出噓聲 - 喝倒彩Hindi: हूट करना - बू कहनाArabic: يطلق صيحات الاستهجان - يقول "بو"Bengali: বুউ - দুতকার ধ্বনিRussian: освистывать - освист (звук неодобрения)Japanese: ブーイングする - ブーイング（非難の声）Vietnamese: la ó - la ó lênKorean: 야유하다 - 야유 (비난 소리)Turkish: yuhalamak - yuh (olumsuz tepki)Urdu: ہَٹکارنا - ناپسندیدگی کا شورIndonesian: menyoraki - sorakan "boo"
Example Sentences
The crowd booed the singer after the song.
basic
Some fans boo the other team.
basic
I heard a loud boo from the back of the room.
basic
They booed him off the stage before he could finish.
natural
The audience started to boo when the referee made that call.
natural
Come on, don't boo—at least give her a chance to explain.
natural