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Definition of boohoo

boohoo

/ˌbuːˈhuː/
boo · hoo
Plural:boohoos
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Past Simple:boohooed
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Past Participle:boohooed
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Present Participle:boohooing
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boohoo Lexical Profile

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• interjection

1

Used to imitate the sound of noisy crying or sobbing, often in a mocking or sarcastic manner to express a lack of sympathy.

Example

"Boohoo, you had to wait an extra ten minutes in line just like everyone else."

• verb

1

To cry or sob noisily.

Example

"There is no need to boohoo over a minor scratch on the bumper."

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• noun

1

The sound or act of noisy crying or sobbing.

Example

"His loud boohoos echoed down the hallway after he dropped his ice cream."

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• Rhymes for boohoo

• Nearby Words

boogerman
boogeyman
boogie
boohoo
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bookable
bookbag

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century as an onomatopoeic reduplication imitating the sound of loud, noisy sobbing or laughter.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boohoo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boohoo
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