B2 adjective 속어

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
boo
Verb
boo
형용사
boo
관련
booing
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암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: boo

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
boo
Verb
boo
형용사
boo
관련
booing

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

my boo

my significant other

boo-hoo

the sound of crying (often used mockingly)

boo birds

fans who boo their own team

자주 혼동되는 단어

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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사용 참고사항

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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자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: boo

관련 표현

관련 단어

bolster

C1

To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.

bonanza

C1

A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.

botch

C1

A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.

bout

C1

A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.

brazen

C1

Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.

brilliant

C1

Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.

bristle

C1

A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.

brochure

C1

A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.

browse

C1

In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.

bulge

C1

To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.

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