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.

📖

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

homoducable

C1

To adapt, guide, or standardize a set of diverse elements so they conform to a single, unified, or human-centric model. In specific contexts, it refers to the act of leading different groups toward a synchronized state of behavior or belief.

intervoctude

C1

Describing a state or quality of silence or pause that occurs between vocalizations or segments of dialogue. It characterizes the meaningful transition or rhythmic gap in speech or musical performance where voices are suspended.

extraprobful

C1

A specialized term used in advanced logic and data analysis to describe an excessive or supplementary amount of verifying evidence. It refers to a state of surplus certainty where the proof provided exceeds the standard requirements for validation.

uniservive

C1

The organizational concept or state of providing integrated, unified service delivery through a single access point. It refers to the consolidation of various administrative or support functions into one streamlined system to improve efficiency and user experience.

perialiion

C1

To perialiion is to navigate or transition through a phase of close proximity to a boundary, central point, or specific limit without fully merging with it. It describes a precise, cyclical movement that skirts the edges of a concept or physical space, often used in technical or metaphorical contexts.

underjudible

C1

Describing something that cannot be adequately assessed or evaluated because it lacks sufficient detail, evidence, or falls below the necessary threshold for judgment. It is typically used in technical or formal contexts to indicate that a standard of measurement cannot be applied.

semiequion

C1

A semiequion refers to a state of partial or incomplete equilibrium within a complex system, where certain variables are balanced while others remain in flux. It is primarily used in specialized mathematical modeling or theoretical logic to describe a stable midpoint that does not reach full parity.

inprivdom

C1

To sequester or convert public information, assets, or processes into a private domain, often for the purpose of exclusive control or internal processing. It describes the act of moving something from a shared or public space into a restricted, private environment.

hyperspecile

C1

To concentrate on or restrict oneself to an extremely narrow and specific field, subject, or niche. It refers to the process of refining a focus to such a high degree that it excludes broader contexts or applications.

hyperpendward

C1

A hyperpendward refers to a state of extreme directional over-correction or an excessive swing past a central point in a pendular system. It is used both in mechanical contexts to describe physical oscillation and metaphorically to describe systems that have moved too far in one direction after attempting to find balance.

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