booing
|boo-ing|
/ˈbuːɪŋ/
(boo)
disapproval sound
Etymology
'boo' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'bo,' where it was an exclamation used to startle or frighten.
'bo' transformed into the modern English word 'boo,' retaining its function as an expression of disapproval or contempt.
Initially, it meant 'to startle or frighten,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'expressing disapproval or contempt.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the sound made when people boo, expressing disapproval or contempt.
The booing from the audience was deafening.
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Verb 1
the act of making a loud noise to show disapproval or contempt, often in a public setting.
The crowd was booing the referee after the controversial decision.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39