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boo in Irish

boo in Irish is faíreach, bí ag faíreach faoi, bí ag faíreach — boo means an exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.

boo in Irish

faíreach
noun
A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.
bí ag faíreach faoi
verb
bí ag faíreach
verb
(intransitive) To shout extended boos derisively.

What does "boo" mean?

  1. intj An exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.
    "The little girl hid behind the sofa and shouted "boo!" at her dad."
  2. verb To shout disapproval, especially at a performance or event.
    "Some of the audience began to boo when the singer forgot the words."
  3. noun Informal term for a boyfriend, girlfriend, or romantic partner.
    "He bought flowers for his boo because it was their anniversary."
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boo in a sentence

  • The little girl hid behind the sofa and shouted "boo!" at her dad.
  • "Boo!" said my brother, leaping out of the cupboard, and I nearly dropped my tea.
  • Some of the audience began to boo when the singer forgot the words.
  • Fans booed loudly as the team left the pitch after the heavy defeat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "boo" in Irish?
"boo" in Irish is faíreach, bí ag faíreach faoi, bí ag faíreach. boo means: An exclamation shouted to scare someone, usually while jumping out unexpectedly.
How do you use "boo" in a sentence?
Example: "The little girl hid behind the sofa and shouted "boo!" at her dad." In Irish, "boo" is faíreach, bí ag faíreach faoi, bí ag faíreach.
Are there other ways to say "boo" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 3 translations listed for "boo": faíreach, bí ag faíreach faoi, bí ag faíreach.
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