boos
n. plural-only B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbuz// UK //bˈuːz// boos
n. loud sounds of 'boo' that a crowd makes to show they do not like a performance or a person. It is the opposite of cheering.
n. vocal expressions of disapproval or contempt, typically delivered by a crowd in unison. Often contrasted with applause or cheers.
The crowd's boos filled the stadium after the bad call.
Despite the politician's attempts to speak, the loud boos from the protesters made it impossible for the audience to hear.
The actor maintained a professional composure even as the initial boos from the gallery signaled a hostile reception to the experimental play.
Usage
Takes a plural verb; often used as the object of verbs like 'hear', 'receive', or 'drown out'.