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Definition of boo

boo

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.


Citation from "Road Trip", Parks and Recreation (TV), Season 3 Episode 14 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.






Citation from "Working Late and Working It", Up All Night (TV), Season 1 Episode 3 (2011) blacked out to resolve Google's penalty against this site.


Citation from "Chapter 13", Eastbound & Down (TV), Season 2 Episode 7 (2010) blacked out to resolve 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!
- See more words with the same meaning: family, family members.
- See more words with the same meaning: friend, friends.
Last edited on Jun 09 2010. 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.

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.

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Other terms relating to 'boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other':
girlfriended up	Definitions include: having a girlfriend.
boyfriended up	Definitions include: having a boyfriend.
BF	Definitions include: "boyfriend."
trophy wife	Definitions include: the attractive (usually younger) wife of a wealthy, famous, or important man.
chick	Definitions include: a female.
sweetie	Definitions include: affectionate form of address or reference for one's significant other.
puppy love	Definitions include: young love.
bum chum	Definitions include: a male homosexual's sexual partner.
old ball and chain, the	Definitions include: a significant other.
flame	Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion.
ball and chain	Definitions include: significant other.
babygirl	Definitions include: girlfriend.
old lady	Definitions include: female significant other, such as a girlfriend or wife.
bun	Definitions include: to be on the giving end of anal sex.
piece	Definitions include: a graffiti mural.
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Other terms relating to 'disbelief, doubt (statements of)':
no way	Definitions include: interjection of amazement.
puh-leeze	Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief.
IDBY	Definitions include: acronym for "I Don't Believe You."
please	Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief.
pfft	Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief.
for reals	Definitions include: "for real", i.e. "seriously".
my ass	Definitions include: statement of disbelief.
as if	Definitions include: exclamation which connotes a derisive assertion that whatever is being talked about is impossible or very unlikely.
Other terms relating to 'family, family members':
homey	Definitions include: homework.
fam, the	Definitions include: See fam.
fam	Definitions include: "extended" family, sometimes including close friends.
Other terms relating to 'friend, friends':
bro	Definitions include: "brother", as in one's actual brother.
asshole buddy	Definitions include: a friend with whom a scumbag can be himself.
brother	Definitions include: a male.
tight	Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
friends with benefits	Definitions include: friends who have sex (or other sexual contact) with each other.
road dog	Definitions include: a close friend.
mandinga	Definitions include: good friend. "homey." originated from the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
friend crush	Definitions include: The feeling of really wanting to befriend a stranger or acquaintance.
young buck	Definitions include: a friend or associate.
nigga	Definitions include: a friend.
freakyfreak of the week	Definitions include: a person who is a little odd, or can be a term of affection for a friend.
thick as thieves	Definitions include: to be very close friends.
*cck blocker**	Definitions include: a person who cock blocks.
cousin	Definitions include: friend.
dunn	Definitions include: form of address for a friend.
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Other terms relating to 'marijuana':
toke	Definitions include: to smoke marijuana.
chiefs	Definitions include: marijuana.
purp	Definitions include: marijuana with purple hairs.
la la	Definitions include: marijuana.
herbal refreshment	Definitions include: marijuana.
drat	Definitions include: a drat is a piece weed or marijuana.
whifty	Definitions include: a marijuana cigarette; "joint".
nib	Definitions include: small amount of marijuana, less than a bowl.
j	Definitions include: shortened form of "joint", i.e. a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette.
BC bud	Definitions include: marijuana ("bud") from British Columbia, Canada.
reefer	Definitions include: a marijuana cigarette; "joint".
weed	Definitions include: marijuana.
dro	Definitions include: marijuana.
candle	Definitions include: A marijuana cigarette, a joint.
reggs	Definitions include: low-quality marijuana.
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Other terms relating to 'nothing':
zippo	Definitions include: nothing.
nunya	Definitions include: contraction of "none of your."
*sht**	Definitions include: Most uses of "shit" also work with "crap", except where noted below.
squat	Definitions include: anything, used in the negative to mean nothing.
*dck**	Definitions include: a mean person; "jerk"; "asshole".
zip	Definitions include: nothing.
bupkis	Definitions include: nothing.
*jack sht**	Definitions include: anything.
diddly-squat	Definitions include: absolutely nothing.
bumpkiss	Definitions include: nothing.
zilch	Definitions include: nothing.
*fckle**	Definitions include: "fuck all", i.e. nothing.
jack squat	Definitions include: nothing.
*fck all**	Definitions include: nothing.
jack	Definitions include: a five pound note.
Other terms relating to 'terms with foreign origin (list of)':
chiquita banana	Definitions include: From both the Spanish word chiquita and Chiquita Bananas, a particular brand name of bananas.
caballo	Definitions include: heroin, from the Spanish word for horse.
mack	Definitions include: See also mack on.
much grass	Definitions include: "many thanks".
cabeza	Definitions include: fellatio.
mato	Definitions include: marijuana.
chooch	Definitions include: a foolish person; "ass".
beaucoup	Definitions include: many or much.
jaja	Definitions include: spelling variant of "haha".
boo-coo	Definitions include: a great quantity.
chica	Definitions include: a female friend.
pootie tang	Definitions include: Possibly from the French word "putain" meaning "whore."
toodleoo	Definitions include: Possibly a misspelling of the French "a` tout a` l'heure", meaning "see you later".
too-da-loo	Definitions include: good-bye.
pa	Definitions include: a hot guy.
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Other terms relating to 'to be sad, disappointed':
blarg	Definitions include: exclamation of unhappiness.
ugh	Definitions include: exclamation of displeasure.
cut	Definitions include: annoyed, angry, upset, disappointed.
wreck	Definitions include: to severely beat up or injure.
bummed out	Definitions include: depressed.
underwhelm	Definitions include: to not impress.
junk	Definitions include: male genitalia.
in the dumps	Definitions include: feeling sad or depressed.
watered	Definitions include: to feel sad, hurt, low.
butt-hurt	Definitions include: offended, upset, or angry, usually by a small slight or a friendly insult.
cross	Definitions include: to do something bad to a person.
bummage	Definitions include: used to denote general sorrow, despair, or disappointment.
blargh	Definitions include: exclamation of unhappiness.
soul-sucking	Definitions include: causing depression.
burst (one's) bubble	Definitions include: to disappoint.
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Other terms relating to 'boo':
boo boo	Definitions include: a mistake.
boo bunny	Definitions include: a back up booty call person
boo-coo	Definitions include: a great quantity.
boo hoo	Definitions include: onomatopoeia for the sound of a person crying.
boo jank	Definitions include: a term given to a person that has not yet be title as a boyfriend or girlfriend.
boo love	Definitions include: to spend time with a significant other.
boo ya	Definitions include: it means good, used like hell yah.
boo-yah	Definitions include: a very fine woman; a woman with very nice buttocks; very nice buttocks.
grl boo	Definitions include: emphatic way of saying "no"; NO WAY.
take a boo	Definitions include: to take a look.
tickety-boo	Definitions include: going well; going smoothly.
up the boo-eye	Definitions include: A New Zealand expression meaning to be in trouble.

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