Synonyms for

Boo

Verb / bu: / Another word for boo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to express disapproval or to startle someone

Synonyms & similar words

snort bird applaud raspberry hiss razz razzing hoot bronxcheer hiss jeer catcall raspberry taunt mock ridicule deride scorn disapprove condemn censure protest object oppose denounce blast revile vilify curse

Synonyms by register

Informal

eek yikes whoa

Literary

specter phantom wraith

Antonyms

cheer applaud praise encourage support welcome

Common collocations

  • boo at
  • boo someone
  • boo the audience
  • boo off stage
  • boo hiss
  • boo hoo
  • boo away

Word family

noun boo
verb boo

Usage note

Primarily used as an interjection to express disapproval or to startle someone. Can also be used as a noun referring to the sound made or a term of endearment.

Example sentences

  1. The audience started to boo when the singer forgot the lyrics.
  2. I don't like it when people boo during a movie.
  3. Booing is not a nice thing to do.
  4. The crowd booed the politician when he made a controversial statement.
  5. I felt embarrassed when my classmates booed my presentation.

Quotes

  • A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself... and spiders. Yeah, definitely spiders.
  • I have never been afraid of monsters, but I am scared of ghostly boos.

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