Definition of the word boo

Definition of the word boo

Pronunciation of vocabulary boo

booexclamation, noun
la ó
/buː//buː/

Origin of the word boo

The word "boo" has its roots in Old English and Dutch. It is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "bōc," which means "OT" or "ghost." This word is also related to the Dutch word "bool," which means "spirit" or "ghost." In the 16th century, "boo" began to be used as an interjection to express surprise or fright, similar to "oh no!" or "holy cow!" It's likely that this usage arose from the connection with the supernatural and the idea of being startled or confronted by a ghost or a spirit. Today, "boo" is widely used in many languages to express playful fright or surprise, often in a non-threatening or humorous way, such as when someone jumps out to scare a friend or when something unexpected happens.

Vocabulary summary boo

type interjection

meaning hey, hey, hey! (shouting in protest, mocking)

type transitive verb

meaning boo (to protest, mock)

meaning dislodge

example to boo a dog out

Example of vocabulary boonamespace

a sound that people make to show that they do not like an actor, speaker, etc.

một âm thanh mà mọi người tạo ra để thể hiện rằng họ không thích một diễn viên, diễn giả, v.v.

‘Boo!’ they shouted, ‘Get off!’
‘Boo!’ họ hét lên, ‘Cút đi!’
The speech was greeted with loud boos from the audience.
Bài phát biểu đã được chào đón bằng những tiếng la ó lớn từ khán giả.
boos and hisses from the crowd
tiếng la ó và tiếng rít từ đám đông
The crowd bellowed "Boo!" as the losing team's coach walked off the field.
Đám đông hét lên "Boo!" khi huấn luyện viên của đội thua cuộc bước ra khỏi sân.
The children giggled and whispered "Boo!" as they hid behind their hands and jumped out from behind the couch.
Những đứa trẻ khúc khích và thì thầm "Boo!" trong khi chúng giấu mình sau tay và nhảy ra khỏi ghế sofa.