boo

Ghost's sudden cry

Boo has two main uses, often distinguishable by pronunciation.

When uttered loudly and quickly, it is used to frighten or startle someone.

When pronounced with a prolonged vowel it’s a sign of disapproval or rejection.

disapproval

jeer

Vocal expression of scorn

  • heckleHarass a performer verbally
  • hissSharp sibilant sound
  • catcallHarassing shout or whistle

taunt · mock · ridicule · scorn · derision · contempt · disdain · sneer · scoff · rebuke

sweetheart

honey

Bees' viscous nectar product

dear · sugar · love · cutie · babe · pet name · endearment · affection · boyfriend · girlfriend

startle

scare

Cause sudden fright

scream · yelp · gasp · jump · shock · surprise · spook · alarm · jolt · goosebumps

ghost

specter

Ghostly threatening presence

spirit · shade · poltergeist · haunt · spook · ghoul · revenant · banshee · ethereal · supernatural

halloween

spooky

Unsettlingly strange

zombie · cobweb · jack-o-lantern · graveyard · crypt · monster · goblin · skeleton · costume · trick-or-treat

crying

sob

Convulsive weeping

  • wailProlonged mournful cry
  • weepShed tears emotionally
  • blubberMarine mammal fat

bawl · cry · tears · sniffle · whimper · snivel · moan · lament · blubbering · howl

interjection

ah

Exclamation of realization

  • ohSoft exclamation of realization
  • oohExclamation of wonder
  • eekAlarmed exclamation

yikes · whoa · ugh · ow · hey · gasp · exclamation · outcry · shout · yell

Categories
Opposites
audience response

boocheer

Joyfulness or encouragement

applause · applaud · clap · clapping · standing ovation

emotional expression

booyay

Exclamation of triumph

hooray · hurray · whoop · woohoo · yeah

emotional exclamation

booyay

Exclamation of triumph

hooray · hurrah · woohoo · bravo · yippee

Phrases
Family

boom, boo-boo, boorish, boos, booing, boor, booed, boohoo, boo-boos

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G