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.
예시
3 / 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.
어휘 가족
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
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
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.
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.
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
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 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 단어
bolster
C1To 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
C1A 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
C1A 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
C1A 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
C1Brazen 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
C1Exceptionally 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
C1A 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
C1A 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
C1In 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
C1To 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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