boo

Meanings

Noun

Verb

  • To shout extended boos derisively.
  • To shout extended boos at, as a form of derision.
  • To make a sound characteristic of cattle; to moo.

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Origin

  • From earlier (15c.) boh, coined to create a loud and startling sound. Compare Middle English bus, Latin boō, Ancient Greek βοάω.
  • From beau.
  • Likely .
  • Dubious; perhaps adaptation of French beau.

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