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boo

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/bu/ · boo

Used to express disapproval, scorn, or to frighten.

Meanings

interjectioninformal

Used to express disapproval, scorn, or to frighten.

ناپسندیدگی، مذاق اڑانے یا خوفزدہ کرنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

بُو

boo

Synonyms

hissjeersneerبے احترامیتضحیکٹھیٹھ

Antonyms

applaudcheerapproveتالیاںخوش آمدیدمنظوری

Common Collocations

  • boo someone
  • excited boo
  • spooky boo

Example Sentences

When the performer forgot their lines, the audience began to boo.

جب اداکار نے اپنی لائنز بھول گئیں تو حاضرین نے بے احترامی شروع کردی۔

Jab adakar ne apni lines bhool gayi to hazreen ne be ehtiraami shuru kar di.

She gave a little boo to scare her friend.

اس نے اپنے دوست کو ڈرانے کے لیے تھوڑا سا بُو کیا۔

Us ne apne dost ko darane ke liye thoda sa boo kiya.

The kids shouted boo when the magician made the rabbit disappear.

بچوں نے بُو کہا جب جادوگر نے خرگوش کو غائب کر دیا۔

Bachon ne boo kaha jab jadugar ne khargosh ko ghaib kar diya.

Easily Confused With

boohoo:While 'boo' is used for disapproval or to frighten, 'boohoo' is an expression for crying or whining.

Word Family

booing
nounبُو کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a ghost saying 'Boo!' to scare someone.

Imagine a playful ghost popping out and saying 'boo' to surprise you.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "boo" — to express disapproval or to frighten someone

First known use: 1700s

The word 'boo' is believed to have originated in the early 18th century, often used to scare or surprise someone.