B2 adjective عامية

boo

/buː/

In informal contexts, 'boo' can be used as an adjective to describe something that is disappointing, poor in quality, or undesirable. It is more commonly recognized as a sound of disapproval or a slang term of endearment, but its use as a descriptor for 'bad' is found in specific colloquial dialects.

أمثلة

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1

The service at the restaurant was totally boo, so we didn't leave a tip.

The service at the restaurant was totally bad, so we didn't leave a tip.

2

The critic described the performance as 'boo,' noting the lack of rehearsal.

The critic described the performance as 'poor,' noting the lack of rehearsal.

3

It's so boo that the concert got canceled at the last minute.

It's so disappointing that the concert got canceled at the last minute.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
boo
Verb
boo
صفة
boo
مرتبط
booing
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a ghost saying 'boo'—it's usually a bad or scary surprise, just like something described as 'boo' is bad.

اختبار سريع

The weather during our vacation was totally ___, so we stayed inside the whole time.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: boo

أمثلة

1

The service at the restaurant was totally boo, so we didn't leave a tip.

everyday

The service at the restaurant was totally bad, so we didn't leave a tip.

2

The critic described the performance as 'boo,' noting the lack of rehearsal.

formal

The critic described the performance as 'poor,' noting the lack of rehearsal.

3

It's so boo that the concert got canceled at the last minute.

informal

It's so disappointing that the concert got canceled at the last minute.

4

Qualitative data indicated that participants found the initial interface to be 'boo' and unintuitive.

academic

Qualitative data indicated that participants found the initial interface to be 'subpar' and unintuitive.

5

If our marketing strategy remains this boo, we won't hit our targets.

business

If our marketing strategy remains this weak, we won't hit our targets.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
boo
Verb
boo
صفة
boo
مرتبط
booing

تلازمات شائعة

totally boo completely bad
kinda boo somewhat disappointing
so boo very disappointing
pretty boo quite poor
really boo really bad

العبارات الشائعة

my boo

my significant other

boo-hoo

the sound of crying (often used mockingly)

boo birds

fans who boo their own team

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boo vs boor

A 'boor' is a noun referring to a rude or unrefined person, while 'boo' is an expression of disapproval or a slang descriptor.

boo vs boom

A 'boom' is a loud, resonant sound or a period of rapid growth, whereas 'boo' is a sound of disapproval.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

Using 'boo' as an adjective meaning 'bad' is highly informal and primarily found in specific slang varieties. It should never be used in professional or standard academic writing without quotation marks.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often confuse the slang adjective 'boo' with the verb 'to boo' (to shout disapproval). Also, avoid using it in formal settings as it is considered non-standard English.

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a ghost saying 'boo'—it's usually a bad or scary surprise, just like something described as 'boo' is bad.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Imitative of a deep, resonant sound; similar to the Latin 'boare' meaning to cry aloud or roar.

أنماط نحوية

used predicatively after linking verbs invariable form often modified by 'so' or 'totally'
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السياق الثقافي

In American sports and theater, 'booing' is a common way for an audience to collectively express their dissatisfaction with a performance or a decision.

اختبار سريع

The weather during our vacation was totally ___, so we stayed inside the whole time.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: boo

عبارات ذات صلة

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unformible

C1

A noun referring to an entity, substance, or abstract concept that resists being shaped, structured, or categorized into a standard mold. It is often used in technical or philosophical contexts to describe something inherently chaotic or unstructured that defies traditional organization.

overpedery

C1

Describes a state or quality of being excessively concerned with minor details, formal rules, or displaying academic knowledge in a tedious way. It is typically used to criticize someone for being 'too much of a pedant' in their approach to a task or subject.

entractery

C1

Describing something that occurs during or pertains to an intermission or the interval between main acts of a performance. It is often used to characterize supplementary entertainment, music, or transitional activities that fill the gap between primary events.

nonceddom

C1

To designate or treat an entity, such as a word or a technical variable, as a temporary 'nonce' item created for a single, specific occasion. It involves isolating a concept so it does not become a permanent part of a system or vocabulary.

misvertible

C1

To incorrectly convert, transpose, or invert a sequence, data set, or logical statement. This verb describes the specific act of failing to maintain accuracy during a transformation process, resulting in a flawed output.

perivestance

C1

The state or act of surrounding an object or entity, often providing a protective, decorative, or atmospheric layer. It refers to the encompassing environment or the 'clothing' of a central core with external elements.

obscribic

C1

To write over existing text or markings in order to conceal, invalidate, or replace them. It specifically refers to the act of using new writing to obscure what was previously written on a surface.

abflexism

C1

To consciously or unconsciously contract the abdominal muscles and core as a response to physical or psychological stressors. This verb describes the act of adopting a rigid internal posture to display strength, maintain stability, or resist external pressure.

interarchship

C1

Relating to the structural or functional relationship existing between two dental or physiological arches, typically the upper and lower jaws. It describes the state of alignment, spacing, and interaction between these opposing structures in a clinical or biological context.

trimarship

C1

Describing a state of balanced three-way coordination or a structure characterized by tripartite leadership. It is typically used to define systems where three distinct entities share equal power or responsibility to maintain stability.

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