noun

boop

Boop (noun) means a gentle, playful tap, especially on the nose. Example: “She gave the puppy a little boop on the nose.”

noun

A gentle, playful tap, especially on the nose.

"She gave the puppy a little boop on the nose."

verb

To playfully tap or touch, especially on the nose.

"He booped his sister's nose to make her laugh."

How to use boop

Learner’s notes

In 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.

Word forms

booped past tense, boops plural, Boops plural, boops singular

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Etymology

An imitative, playful word related to "beep," used for a light tapping motion or its sound.

Rhymes for boop

OOP poop hoop coop loop goop roop sloop bloop troop stoop whoop

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Frequently asked questions

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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