Word
Definition
n. the loud sound of a crowd shouting 'boo' to show they do not like a performance or a person. It is the opposite of cheering.
n. the collective vocal expression of disapproval or contempt from an audience, typically through the sustained utterance of the word 'boo'.
Examples
“The crowd's booing grew louder as the player left the field.”
“Despite the actor's best efforts, the booing from the gallery made it impossible to hear the final lines of the play.”
“The politician's speech was met with such persistent booing that the moderator was forced to intervene and remind the audience of the rules of civil debate.”
Examples
simple
“The crowd's booing grew louder as the player left the field.”
contextual
“Despite the actor's best efforts, the booing from the gallery made it impossible to hear the final lines of the play.”
complex
“The politician's speech was met with such persistent booing that the moderator was forced to intervene and remind the audience of the rules of civil debate.”
Usage
Often functions as a gerund noun; frequently paired with verbs like 'hear' or 'ignore'.
Real-World Examples
“The decision was greeted with booing by some of the sparse crowd that remained inside the ground.” “To pretend that the booing had nothing to do with racism but was some kind of pushback against Marxism is to be blind to the context.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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