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boo
A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.
To shout extended boos derisively.
"When he took the podium, the crowd booed."
To shout extended boos at, as a form of derision.
"The protesters loudly booed the visiting senator."
A loud exclamation intended to scare someone, especially a child. Usually used when one has been hidden from the victim and then suddenly appeared unexpectedly.
Used ironically in a situation where one had the opportunity to scare someone by speaking suddenly.
An exclamation used by a member or many members of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval of what has just occurred.
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