Phrase Hound found 42 phrases and 158 compound words that contain boo. The most common are listed below. Open boo in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 42
- boo-booA mistake or error.
- boo hooThe sound of crying.
- peek-a-booAlternative form of peekaboo: A game for a small child in which one covers one's face, then suddenly reveals it, saying "Boo!" or "Peekaboo!".
- bug-a-booA mythical, nocturnal creature; a hobgoblin.
- boo hagA malevolent supernatural being thought to sit on sleeping victims to drain their life force.
- tickety-booCorrect, satisfactory.
- na-na na-na boo-booA taunt or putdown, typically used to indicate that the speaker believes they has beaten the listener in a competition or is better in some other way or in a general sense; or an expression of satisfaction that the listener has received …
- boo daddyA malevolent supernatural being; a bogeyman.
- boo-yaAn exclamation of joy, excitement or triumph.
- say booTo say anything, especially in protest or to complain.
- yay-booInvolving both celebration and disapproval.
- boo-boosplural of boo-boo: A mistake or error.
- nanny nanny boo booAlternative form of na-na na-na boo-boo: A taunt or putdown, typically used to indicate that the speaker believes they has beaten the listener in a competition or is better in some other way or in a general sense; or an expression of …
- bibbidi-bobbidi-booA light-hearted magical incantation.
- bippity boppity booAlternative form of bibbidi-bobbidi-boo: A light-hearted magical incantation.
- boo-hoorayHaving no meaning beyond the emotional reaction of the speaker; emotivist.
- peek-a-boo braA bra that is more revealing than usual, revealing more of the breast and often the nipple.
- boo-boo busAn ambulance.
- yaa-booAlternative form of yah boo: An expression of derision or scorn.
- yah booAn expression of derision or scorn.
- boo upTo start a romantic relationship with someone.
- boo hissAn expression of disagreement, outrage, or frustration.
- said boosimple past and past participle of say boo
- saying boopresent participle and gerund of say boo
- says boothird-person singular simple present indicative of say boo: To say anything, especially in protest or to complain.
Compound words 158
- EirebooA non-Irish person who is obsessed with Ireland and Irish culture.
- booableSuitable for being booed.
- boobirdA spectator at a sporting event who boos the home team.
- booerOne who boos.
- boofriendA boyfriend who enjoys horror, Halloween, or the macabre.
- AmeribooA non-American person who is overly infatuated with American culture.
- bookingpresent participle and gerund of book
- bambooAny of the fast-growing grasses of the Bambusoideae subfamily, characterized by its woody, hollow, round, straight, jointed stem.
- boomingExperiencing a period of prosperity, or rapid economic growth.
- bookingsplural of booking: present participle and gerund of book