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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

booings plural

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Rhymes for booing

doing going boing mooing wooing cooing ongoing undoing echoing outgoing tattooing easygoing

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Frequently asked questions

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.