noun
booing
Booing (noun) means Loud disapproval shouted by a crowd or audience. Example: “The referee's decision was met with booing from the home fans.”
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Loud disapproval shouted by a crowd or audience.
"The referee's decision was met with booing from the home fans."
How to use booing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of a crowd shouting "boo" to show they disagree with or dislike something.
Common pairings
met with booing
loud booing
booing and jeering
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- Plural
- booings
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The referee's decision was met with _____ from the home fans.
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What does “booing” mean?
The word “booing” means loud disapproval shouted by a crowd or audience. In plain terms, the act of a crowd shouting "boo" to show they disagree with or dislike something.
How do you use “booing” in a sentence?
Here is “booing” used in a sentence: “The referee's decision was met with booing from the home fans.”
What part of speech is “booing”?
“Booing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of booing?
"booing" (noun) means loud disapproval shouted by a crowd or audience.
