noun
boop
boop
Boop (noun) means a gentle, playful tap, especially on the nose. Example: “She gave the puppy a little boop on the nose.”
noun
1
A gentle, playful tap, especially on the nose.
"“Boop, on the nose! Boop, on the nose! Boop, on the nose!” “He's bypassing our shields. We can't take many more boops.” “Thanks to Father giving me full access to Starfleet data systems, I know all possible shield frequencies. Boop!”"
— Edgar Momplaisir, A Few Badgeys More (2023)
"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."
"He spun around and booped me on the nose."
— Kate Danley, Maggie on the Bounty (2013)
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- boops
- Third person singular
- boops
- Past tense
- booped
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Etymology
An imitative, playful word related to "beep," used for a light tapping motion or its sound.
Rhymes for boop
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What does “boop” mean?
The word “boop” means a gentle, playful tap, especially on the nose. In plain terms, a cute, playful little tap, usually on someone's (or something's) nose.
How do you pronounce “boop”?
“Boop” is pronounced boop (/buːp/ in IPA).
How do you use “boop” in a sentence?
Here is “boop” used in a sentence: “She gave the puppy a little boop on the nose.”
What part of speech is “boop”?
Depending on how it is used, “boop” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “boop” have?
“Boop” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a gentle, playful tap, especially on the nose.
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