Boos Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 17th century (in the phrase say boo to a goose): imitative; probably an alteration of earlier bo, used in the same way since the 16th century

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

an utterance of ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer

Short Definition:

utterance of ‘boo’

Examples:

• the audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

say ‘boo’ to show disapproval of a speaker or performer

Short Definition:

say ‘boo’

Examples:

• they booed and hissed when he stepped on stage
• the team were booed off the pitch