Boo
/buː/
Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:6 pts3 letters
Definition of Boo
noun
- A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.
verb
interjection
- A loud exclamation intended to scare someone, especially a child. Usually used when one has been hidden from the victim and then suddenly appeared unexpectedly.
- Used ironically in a situation where one had the opportunity to scare someone by speaking suddenly.
- An exclamation used by a member or many members of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval of what has just occurred.
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Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Boo"
Boo is a 3-letter word that scores 5 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Boo" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "boo" is a low-scoring word.