boop

Playful nose touch

Boop is a playful sound made when lightly touching someone's nose, or the gentle tap itself: She booped the cat on the nose.

The word is onomatopoeic and affectionate, common in interactions with pets, babies, or loved ones.

Online, boop often accompanies images of animals being touched on the snout.

playful

poke

Sharp, quick thrust

tapValve controlling liquid flow
prodJab to spur action
teaseMock playfully

silly · fun · lighthearted · whimsical · giggle · joke · antics · mischievous · frisky · cheeky

affectionate

snoot

Nose, colloquially

snuggleEmbrace cozily
cuddleAffectionate close embrace
nuzzleGentle facial caress

pet · poke · touch · gentle · endearing · sweet · loving · tender · adorable · kitten

sound

blip

Momentary signal flash

bloopSoft bubbling noise
pingBrief metallic tone
chirpShort, high avian sound

ding · tone · buzz · chime · toot · squeak · honk · cartoon · synthesizer · retro

Categories

touchestouch, pat, tap, rub, stroke
pet memesdoggo, pupper, catto, floof, blep
Furry Fandomfurry, fursona, fursuit, anthro, paws

Opposites

force/intensity of touch

boopjab

Quick, straight blow

punch · smack · whack · strike · slap

emotional register

Aggressive act against another

assault · blow · hit · aggression · violence

Phrases

boo booChild's word for hurt
boo hooImitation sobbing noise
Betty Boop
bibbidi bobbidi booNonsensical magic words
boo hissVocal audience rejection
Boo Radley

Family

boo, boops, booped, booping

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G