Browsing page 1 of words meaning family, family members (4 words total)

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!"

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  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.

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  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.

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

• marijuana. Antiquated.

  Let's blaze some boo.

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  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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  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!

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

noun

• "extended" family, sometimes including close friends.

  All the cats that hang out on this corner are my fam.

  This is not cool, fam.

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  Last edited on May 07 2013. Submitted by Demetrius Scruggs from FL, USA on Dec 22 1997.

• family.

  You might not want to come over, the fam is around.

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  Last edited on Dec 22 1997. Submitted by Demetrius Scruggs from FL, USA on Dec 22 1997.

noun - uncountable

• form of address for a friend or close friend.

  Thanks, fam.

  Safe, fam.

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  Last edited on Mar 26 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Mar 26 2013.

notes

• See fam.

  Person A: Where's the fam?
  
  Person B: They went to the beach. I've got the house all to myself!

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  Last edited on Mar 26 2013. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Mar 26 2013.

noun

• homework.

  I got to do my homey.

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  Last edited on Dec 30 1997. Submitted by Sarah Nino from WI, USA on Dec 30 1997.

• a close friend.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  
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  Last edited on Nov 03 2011. Submitted by Fatuma A Gabane on Oct 22 1998.

• a relative.
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  Last edited on Oct 22 1998. Submitted by Fatuma A Gabane on Oct 22 1998.

notes

• The "home" in "homey" may be a reference to one's home town or neighborhood.

  He's my homey from the 213.

  Hey Homey, don't you know me?

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  Last edited on Apr 15 2002. Submitted by Craig R. from Portland, OR, USA on Apr 15 2002.