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interjection

• interjection used to express disappointment or outrage, usually in public gatherings such as sporting events, speeches, and musical performances.

  When the referee gave the home team a penalty, their fans yelled "BOO!"

  • See more words with the same meaning: disbelief, doubt (statements of).
  • See more words with the same meaning: to be sad, disappointed.

  Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Jaydig from Gilroy, CA, USA on Dec 07 1999.

• interjection used to express (comparatively) minor disappointment, to oneself or in a small group.

  The movie sold out? Boo.

  • See more words with the same meaning: disbelief, doubt (statements of).
  • See more words with the same meaning: to be sad, disappointed.

  Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by Jaydig from Gilroy, CA, USA on Dec 07 1999.

noun

• anything, in speech. Usually used in the negative, as in the example sentence.

  I didn't say boo to her.

  • See more words with the same meaning: nothing.

  Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by Cris from CA, USA on Dec 14 1997.

• marijuana. Antiquated.

  Let's blaze some boo.

  • See more words with the same meaning: marijuana.

  Last edited on Jun 09 2010. Submitted by Elle d. from Seattle, WA, USA on Apr 23 1999.

• boyfriend or girlfriend.

  Hey boo, how is it going?

  Me and my boo are going out to watch a movie.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  
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  Citation from "Working Late and Working It", Up All Night (TV), Season 1 Episode 3 (2011) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

                                                                                                                              
  
  Citation from "Chapter 13", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 2 Episode 7 (2010) censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

  • See more words with the same meaning: boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other.

  Last edited on Apr 19 2013. Submitted by Jayne M. from Detroit, MI, USA on Dec 13 1999.

• term of affection or endearment for any close friend or family member.

  I love my boo!

  I'm glad you're happy, boo!

  • See more words with the same meaning: family, family members.
  • See more words with the same meaning: friend, friends.

  Last edited on Aug 29 2019. Submitted by stacy from Iowa, USA on Sep 28 2002.

• abbreviated form of "booty call".
  
  This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.

  Last edited on Nov 17 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 08 2012.

• term of affection or endearment for a pet.

  I love you so much, boo! My life wouldn't be complete without a doggy daughter like you!

  Last edited on Aug 29 2019. Submitted by Anonymous on Dec 16 2014.

notes

• The "boyfriend or girlfriend" sense of this term may derive from "beau", meaning "beautiful" in French. Beau (pronounced "boe") has been used in English for some time to mean "boyfriend."
  • See more words with the same meaning: terms with foreign origin (list of).

  Last edited on Sep 05 2008. Submitted by Ludgardo J. on Sep 05 2008.