as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the referee's questionable call was greeted with a chorus of boos
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as in to jeer
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Recent Examples of boo
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 July 2025
The running back got a second chance, and the Cubs’ faithful booed after the ball was thrown back to Kamara.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
At a Stevie Wonder concert in Harlem the next day, mention of the lunar module brought boos from the crowd.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
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Noun
According to British media reports, some fans at the show booed during the video or turned their backs on Manson’s video.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 July 2025
The running back got a second chance, and the Cubs’ faithful booed after the ball was thrown back to Kamara.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Verb
Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
At a Stevie Wonder concert in Harlem the next day, mention of the lunar module brought boos from the crowd.
—Ekow Eshun
july 11, Literary Hub, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boo
Noun
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The swine respond with raspy snorts and spine-rattling squeals.—
Bennet Goldstein,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
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They’re comforted by the hoots of owls and snorts of pig frogs.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Verb
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The strike’s deadliest episode happened July 7 at 49th and Loomis streets, where several thousand people jeered and threw rocks at the Illinois National Guard.—
Robert Loerzel,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Kraft’s remarks drew such a harsh reaction from part of the crowd, with onlookers standing up, jeering and shouting in his direction, that an event organizer had to go on to the stage to settle things down and warn against future interruptions.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Up front, its face is a far more rectilinear sneer.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Yungblud’s voice — a piercing yelp that exists somewhere between Gerard Way’s wail and Brian Molko’s sneer — slotted him in the alt-rock world, but his aspirations seemed to stretch far beyond that categorization.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
Verb
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At one point during the proceedings, Bryant threatened to clear the courtroom after one spectator hissed in disapproval and several others laughed at Hausmann’s assertion that the city had violated the company’s due process rights.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Noun
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There was an expression on his face, something between a smile and a smirk.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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Liam McNeeley’s eyes widened, preceding a devilish smirk.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 July 2025
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“Boo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boo. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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