boo
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.
Beispiele
3 von 5The 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.
The critic described the performance as 'boo,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
The critic described the performance as 'poor,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
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.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a ghost saying 'boo'—it's usually a bad or scary surprise, just like something described as 'boo' is bad.
Schnelles Quiz
The weather during our vacation was totally ___, so we stayed inside the whole time.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: boo
Beispiele
The service at the restaurant was totally boo, so we didn't leave a tip.
everydayThe service at the restaurant was totally bad, so we didn't leave a tip.
The critic described the performance as 'boo,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
formalThe critic described the performance as 'poor,' noting the lack of rehearsal.
It's so boo that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
informalIt's so disappointing that the concert got canceled at the last minute.
Qualitative data indicated that participants found the initial interface to be 'boo' and unintuitive.
academicQualitative data indicated that participants found the initial interface to be 'subpar' and unintuitive.
If our marketing strategy remains this boo, we won't hit our targets.
businessIf our marketing strategy remains this weak, we won't hit our targets.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
my boo
my significant other
boo-hoo
the sound of crying (often used mockingly)
boo birds
fans who boo their own team
Wird oft verwechselt mit
A 'boor' is a noun referring to a rude or unrefined person, while 'boo' is an expression of disapproval or a slang descriptor.
A 'boom' is a loud, resonant sound or a period of rapid growth, whereas 'boo' is a sound of disapproval.
Nutzungshinweise
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.
Häufige Fehler
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.
Merkhilfe
Think of a ghost saying 'boo'—it's usually a bad or scary surprise, just like something described as 'boo' is bad.
Wortherkunft
Imitative of a deep, resonant sound; similar to the Latin 'boare' meaning to cry aloud or roar.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In American sports and theater, 'booing' is a common way for an audience to collectively express their dissatisfaction with a performance or a decision.
Schnelles Quiz
The weather during our vacation was totally ___, so we stayed inside the whole time.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: boo
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