Phrase Hound found 40 phrases and 758 compound words that contain bo. The most common are listed below. Open bo in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 40
- bo-peepThe act of looking out suddenly, as from behind a screen, so as to startle someone (as by children in play), or of looking out and drawing suddenly back, as if frightened.
- Aka-BoA Great Andamanese language, the last speaker of which died in 2010.
- Su-BoSusan Boyle (British singer)
- Bo Hai BayAlternative form of Bohai Bay: Synonym of Bohai Sea, a gulf of the Yellow Sea in northeastern China
- Bo DerekA 30-year Treasury bond issued by the United States federal government in 1980.
- Bo HaiAlternative form of Bohai, synonym of Bohai Sea, a gulf of the Yellow Sea in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
- bo treeThe peepul tree, Ficus religiosa, regarded as sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.
- Bo-BoA wheel arrangement for diesel and electric locomotives signifying that a locomotive has four axles, each powered by a motor, on two bogies.
- bo leiSynonym of pu'er (“a kind of tea”)
- Tae BoA martial art invented in the United States based on taekwondo.
- sic boA Chinese game of chance involving betting on the outcome of rolling three dice.
- bo chupIndifferent, not caring about something, unbothered.
- peep boSynonym of peekaboo: A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
- Bo-otA barangay of Wao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines.
- Natty BoAlternative form of Natty Boh: National Bohemian beer.
- Bo Diddley beatA rumba-like beat similar to hambone, somewhat resembling the "shave and a haircut" beat.
- bo liaoBoring.
- bo pianNo choice; it cannot be helped; there’s no other way.
- bo jioTo leave someone out from an event or activity by not inviting them.
- zha boLady or woman.
- tio boRight?, is that right? (checking agreement or seeking confirmation)
- bo treesplural of bo tree: The peepul tree, Ficus religiosa, regarded as sacred by Hindus and Buddhists.
- Bo Peep dressSynonym of Little Bo Peep dress: A kind of dress traditionally worn by young girls.
- ching bo leungA cold dessert soup of Chinese origin.
- bo chapAlternative spelling of bo chup: Indifferent, not caring about something, unbothered.
Compound words 758
- boardA relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
- booksplural of book: A collection of sheets of paper bound together to hinge at one edge, containing printed or written material, pictures, etc.
- boundsimple past and past participle of bind
- bonusSomething extra that is good; an added benefit.
- boardsplural of board: A relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
- boostA push from behind or below, as to one who is endeavoring to climb.
- boothA small stall for the display and sale of goods.
- BoliviaA country in South America. Official name: Plurinational State of Bolivia. Capitals: La Paz and Sucre.
- boxingpresent participle and gerund of box
- BostonA town and borough in Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref TF3244).