as in snorts
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the referee's questionable call was greeted with a chorus of boos
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Recent Examples of boos
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
On the Orioles’ opening day, the governor was introduced and greeted with a cacophony of boos and jeers.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Video of the Trumps' arrival on the balcony shows many in attendance applauding and cheering, though a smattering of boos can be heard.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Navarro also shared a video of the reaction to X with boos audible on the clip.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
There were boos for everyone, especially Bryce Harper.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But Bichette heard the boos rain down at Citi Field on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Referee Elvis Osmanovic did not call a foul for the push, resulting in boos from fans.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
After Buchbinder was helped off the ice by teammates, no penalties were called by the refs, which were met with a chorus of boos from fans.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
After hearing some boos from their own fans during the third quarter of Wednesday’s game, the Magic travel to Dallas for a Friday matchup against a Mavericks squad that’s 2-8 in its past 10 contests.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
On the Orioles’ opening day, the governor was introduced and greeted with a cacophony of boos and jeers.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
Video of the Trumps' arrival on the balcony shows many in attendance applauding and cheering, though a smattering of boos can be heard.
—Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Navarro also shared a video of the reaction to X with boos audible on the clip.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
There were boos for everyone, especially Bryce Harper.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But Bichette heard the boos rain down at Citi Field on Sunday.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Referee Elvis Osmanovic did not call a foul for the push, resulting in boos from fans.
—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
After Buchbinder was helped off the ice by teammates, no penalties were called by the refs, which were met with a chorus of boos from fans.
—Theodore Tollefson, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boos
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In Whale’s picture, the bride doesn’t talk — only screams or hisses like an irritated cat — and is brought to life 5 minutes before the credits roll.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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If steam bubbles and hisses out of the end grain as the firewood heats up on the fire, the wood is wet or green and needs to be seasoned longer before burning.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Giovanni Simeone leveled shortly before halftime, when some jeers rang out from the home fans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In an era in high school sports where boos, jeers, and uncalled-for chants are the status quo, Shelton steers fans to uplift rather than put down.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Rite of Spring premiere, on the other hand, caused a riot of booing, yelling, catcalls and face-punching, becoming one of the most infamous nights in the history of music.—
Luis Palomares,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Boos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boos. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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