Synonyms for

Foo

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

Definition

Unfortunately, 'foo' does not have a definition in the English language. It is often used as a placeholder or nonsense word.

Synonyms & similar words

placeholder blah gibberish jargon nada null void zilch zip nothing nil naught zero squat zippo bupkis jack squad

Common collocations

  • foo bar
  • foo fighters
  • foo bar baz
  • foozle
  • fooey
  • foo was
  • foo is
  • foo bar baz

Word family

noun foo
verb foo
adjective foo
adverb foo

Usage note

Foo is a placeholder name used in programming and computer science examples. It has no inherent meaning and should not be used in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. I couldn't think of a good word, so I just wrote 'foo.'
  2. The computer programmer used 'foo' as a variable name.
  3. The baby babbled 'foo' while playing with her toys.
  4. The magician shouted 'abracadabra' instead of 'foo' when performing his trick.
  5. I tried to guess the password, but it turned out to be 'foo.'

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