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to boo

verb/ɐpuˈpaɾ/medium

a·pu·par

Definition

To show disapproval, displeasure, or protest against someone or something by making booing sounds, jeers, or scornful noises.
The fans began to boo the player who missed the penalty.
The audience booed the speaker during his unpopular speech.
Common collocations
to boo a politicianto boo a decisionto be booed by the crowd

Etymology

De origem onomatopeica, imitativa do som de apupo.

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