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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Slang terms with the same meaning
Other terms relating to 'boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other': | |
| Definitions include: having a girlfriend. | |
| Definitions include: having a boyfriend. | |
| Definitions include: "boyfriend." | |
| Definitions include: the attractive (usually younger) wife of a wealthy, famous, or important man. | |
| Definitions include: a female. | |
| Definitions include: affectionate form of address or reference for one's significant other. | |
| Definitions include: young love. | |
| Definitions include: a male homosexual's sexual partner. | |
| Definitions include: a significant other. | |
| Definitions include: This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. | |
| Definitions include: significant other. | |
| Definitions include: girlfriend. | |
| Definitions include: female significant other, such as a girlfriend or wife. | |
| Definitions include: to be on the giving end of anal sex. | |
| Definitions include: a graffiti mural. | |
Other terms relating to 'disbelief, doubt (statements of)': | |
| Definitions include: interjection of amazement. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "I Don't Believe You." | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of disbelief. | |
| Definitions include: "for real", i.e. "seriously". | |
| Definitions include: statement of disbelief. | |
| 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': | |
| Definitions include: homework. | |
| Definitions include: See fam. | |
| Definitions include: "extended" family, sometimes including close friends. | |
Other terms relating to 'friend, friends': | |
| Definitions include: "brother", as in one's actual brother. | |
| Definitions include: a friend with whom a scumbag can be himself. | |
| Definitions include: a male. | |
| Definitions include: very good, excellent; "cool"; "awesome". | |
| Definitions include: friends who have sex (or other sexual contact) with each other. | |
| Definitions include: a close friend. | |
| Definitions include: good friend. "homey." originated from the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. | |
| Definitions include: The feeling of really wanting to befriend a stranger or acquaintance. | |
| Definitions include: a friend or associate. | |
| Definitions include: a friend. | |
| Definitions include: a person who is a little odd, or can be a term of affection for a friend. | |
| Definitions include: to be very close friends. | |
| Definitions include: a person who cock blocks. | |
| Definitions include: friend. | |
| Definitions include: form of address for a friend. | |
Other terms relating to 'marijuana': | |
| Definitions include: to smoke marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: marijuana with purple hairs. | |
| Definitions include: marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: a drat is a piece weed or marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: a marijuana cigarette; "joint". | |
| Definitions include: small amount of marijuana, less than a bowl. | |
| Definitions include: shortened form of "joint", i.e. a hand-rolled marijuana cigarette. | |
| Definitions include: marijuana ("bud") from British Columbia, Canada. | |
| Definitions include: a marijuana cigarette; "joint". | |
| Definitions include: marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: A marijuana cigarette, a joint. | |
| Definitions include: low-quality marijuana. | |
Other terms relating to 'nothing': | |
| Definitions include: nothing. | |
| Definitions include: contraction of "none of your." | |
| Definitions include: Most uses of "shit" also work with "crap", except where noted below. | |
| Definitions include: anything, used in the negative to mean nothing. | |
| Definitions include: a mean person; "jerk"; "asshole". | |
| Definitions include: nothing. | |
| Definitions include: nothing. | |
| Definitions include: anything. | |
| Definitions include: absolutely nothing. | |
| Definitions include: nothing. | |
| Definitions include: nothing. | |
| Definitions include: "fuck all", i.e. nothing. | |
| Definitions include: nothing. | |
| Definitions include: nothing. | |
| Definitions include: a five pound note. | |
Other terms relating to 'terms with foreign origin (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: From both the Spanish word chiquita and Chiquita Bananas, a particular brand name of bananas. | |
| Definitions include: heroin, from the Spanish word for horse. | |
| Definitions include: See also mack on. | |
| Definitions include: "many thanks". | |
| Definitions include: fellatio. | |
| Definitions include: marijuana. | |
| Definitions include: a foolish person; "ass". | |
| Definitions include: many or much. | |
| Definitions include: spelling variant of "haha". | |
| Definitions include: a great quantity. | |
| Definitions include: a female friend. | |
| Definitions include: Possibly from the French word "putain" meaning "whore." | |
| Definitions include: Possibly a misspelling of the French "a` tout a` l'heure", meaning "see you later". | |
| Definitions include: good-bye. | |
| Definitions include: a hot guy. | |
Other terms relating to 'to be sad, disappointed': | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of unhappiness. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of displeasure. | |
| Definitions include: annoyed, angry, upset, disappointed. | |
| Definitions include: to severely beat up or injure. | |
| Definitions include: depressed. | |
| Definitions include: to not impress. | |
| Definitions include: male genitalia. | |
| Definitions include: feeling sad or depressed. | |
| Definitions include: to feel sad, hurt, low. | |
| Definitions include: offended, upset, or angry, usually by a small slight or a friendly insult. | |
| Definitions include: to do something bad to a person. | |
| Definitions include: used to denote general sorrow, despair, or disappointment. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of unhappiness. | |
| Definitions include: causing depression. | |
| Definitions include: to disappoint. | |
Slang terms with the same root words
Other terms relating to 'boo': | |
| Definitions include: a mistake. | |
| Definitions include: a back up booty call person | |
| Definitions include: a great quantity. | |
| Definitions include: onomatopoeia for the sound of a person crying. | |
| Definitions include: a term given to a person that has not yet be title as a boyfriend or girlfriend. | |
| Definitions include: to spend time with a significant other. | |
| Definitions include: it means good, used like hell yah. | |
| Definitions include: a very fine woman; a woman with very nice buttocks; very nice buttocks. | |
| Definitions include: emphatic way of saying "no"; NO WAY. | |
| Definitions include: to take a look. | |
| Definitions include: going well; going smoothly. | |
| Definitions include: A New Zealand expression meaning to be in trouble. | |
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