shoo
word
/ˈʃu/
shoo
/ʃˈuː/
shoo
Definition
To tell a person or animal to go away, usually by saying 'shoo' or making a gesture. Often used to drive away something unwanted like birds or pests.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and often used with children or pets. Common in the phrase 'shoo away.' Can be both a command ('Shoo!') and a verb ('to shoo birds'). Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: ¡fuera! - espantar (con ruido o gesto)Portuguese (BR): xô - enxotarPortuguese (PT): xô - enxotarChinese (Simplified): 嘘！（赶走动物或人）- 赶走Chinese (Traditional): 噓！（趕走動物或人）- 趕走Hindi: दूर भगाना - शू (जानवर या व्यक्ति को भगाने का इशारा)Arabic: اخس! - طرد (لدفع شخص أو حيوان بعيدًا)Bengali: চাটানো - তাড়ানোRussian: прогонять - гнатьJapanese: 追い払うVietnamese: xua đuổiKorean: 쫓아내다Turkish: kovalamak - uzaklaştırmakUrdu: بھگاناIndonesian: mengusir
Example Sentences
Please shoo the flies away from the food.
basic
I had to shoo the kids out of my room so I could work.
natural
If you don't shoo, the geese will make a mess everywhere.
natural
She waved her hand to shoo away the mosquitoes.
natural
The mother tried to shoo the cat out of the kitchen.
basic
He said 'shoo!' to the birds on the balcony.
basic