B2 adjective スラング

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
boo
Verb
boo
形容詞
boo
関連
booing
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: boo

例文

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.

語族

名詞
boo
Verb
boo
形容詞
boo
関連
booing

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

my boo

my significant other

boo-hoo

the sound of crying (often used mockingly)

boo birds

fans who boo their own team

よく混同される語

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.

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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

used predicatively after linking verbs invariable form often modified by 'so' or 'totally'
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: boo

関連フレーズ

関連単語

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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