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Meaning of booed
The primary meaning of the word "booed" is to express contempt or disapproval by shouting "boo".
Etymology of booed
The word "boo" has its origins in the mid-16th century, likely imitative of the sound of shouting.
Historically, "boo" was used to scare or startle someone, but its usage evolved to include expressing disapproval or contempt, especially in a crowd.
Synonyms
hissed
jeered
catcalled
heckled
taunted
teased
ridiculed
scorned
mocked
derided
disparaged
belittled
demeaned
denigrated
vilified
reviled
abused
insulted
affronted
offended
disapproved
rejected
spurned
shunned
ostracized
booed
hissed
catcalled
jeered
taunted
heckled
ridiculed
scorned
mocked
derided
disparaged
Definitions
- The word "booed" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense of "boo", which means to shout "boo" typically to express contempt or disapproval.
- * It can also refer to the act of being shouted at with "boo" to show dislike or disapproval.
Usage Examples
- The actor was booed off the stage after his poor performance.
- * The crowd booed the referee's decision, feeling it was unfair.
- * The politician was booed during his speech due to his unpopular policies.