Street
boo
What does boo mean?
An affectionate term for somebody you love — your baby, your partner, your little cousin. In Louisiana it's been Cajun shorthand for 'sweetheart' for generations before the rest of the US picked it up. Often shortened from 'beau' (French for handsome/boyfriend).
"Come here, boo, lemme fix ya collar."
Origin
Generally traced to the French 'beau' meaning beautiful/boyfriend, brought to Louisiana via Cajun French and absorbed into Southern and African American Vernacular English.
Frequently asked questions
What does boo mean?
Boo is a Cajun-rooted pet name for a child or a sweetheart.
How do you use boo in a sentence?
"Come here, boo, and give me a hug."
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