boo

Example Sentences

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Several attendees accused the pair of being "genocide supporters", shouting "boo" and "get out of here" as a mosque leader gave a speech calling for the government to better engage with Muslim Australians.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Because more than 75,000 of them came to cheer the local team and boo the visiting one, no matter who was wearing that bright pink uniform.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo said he wants Ireland fans to boo him in Thursday's World Cup qualifier in Dublin.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

A former athletic director had to send fans a letter imploring them not to boo the coach when Les Miles was on the sideline—and the team had a perfect record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“Ghosts are the least of it, boy. Night-ghasts, specters, apparitions—all they can do is say boo and frighten you.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman