booers
Vocal disapproving crowd
People who boo—expressing disapproval, disappointment, or contempt through sustained vocal sounds: The booers drowned out the politician's speech.
At sporting events, booers target opposing players or unpopular calls.
The word is straightforward but uncommon, since most contexts simply use "the crowd booed" rather than naming the booers as a group.
Derisive vocal abuse
- hecklingHostile audience interruption
- catcallsHarassing shouts or whistles
- tauntsMocking, provoking remarks
- whistlingBlowing air tunefully
hooting · hissing · thumbs-down · slow clap · walkout · groans · razzing · disapproval
Those who observe events
- crowdLarge public gathering
- hecklersDisruptive audience shouters
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
- onlookersPeople observing an event
attendees · theatergoers · gallery · mob · rabble · malcontents · dissenters · detractors
Large venue for spectators
- arenaVenue for contests
- standsRemains upright; tolerates
- bleachersOpen-air spectator benches
- fansArdent admirers or coolers
rivals · supporters · ultras · hooligans · chants · away section · home crowd · referee
Venue for live drama
- stageRaised performance platform
- concertLive musical performance
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
- encoreAudience-demanded extra performance
performer · actor · comedian · singer · opening night · flop · bomb · bad review
jeers
Derisive vocal abuse
- hecklingHostile audience interruption
- catcallsHarassing shouts or whistles
- tauntsMocking, provoking remarks
whistling · hooting · hissing · thumbs-down · slow clap · walkout · groans · razzing · disapproval · derision
spectators
Those who observe events
onlookers · attendees · theatergoers · gallery · mob · rabble · malcontents · dissenters · detractors · critics
stadium
Large venue for spectators
fans · rivals · supporters · ultras · hooligans · chants · away section · home crowd · referee · umpire
theater
Venue for live drama
- stageRaised performance platform
- concertLive musical performance
- curtain callPost-show audience acknowledgment
encore · performer · actor · comedian · singer · opening night · flop · bomb · bad review · tomatoes
booersapplauders
Those who clap approvingly
cheerers · clappers · fans · admirers · supporters
booerssupporters
People who back something
well-wishers · champions · cheerleaders · boosters · rooters