noun
boop
boop
noun
1
A gentle, playful tap, especially on the nose.
"She gave the puppy a little boop on the nose."
verb
1
To playfully tap or touch, especially on the nose.
"He booped his sister's nose to make her laugh."
How to Use Boop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cute, playful little tap, usually on someone's (or something's) nose.
When to use it
Very informal and affectionate; common in internet and pet-related contexts.
Word Forms
booped past tense, boops plural, Boops plural, boops singular
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Etymology
An imitative, playful word related to "beep," used for a light tapping motion or its sound.