booing

Definitions

The act of expressing disapproval or contempt by shouting 'boo'.

A vocal sound made by an audience to indicate dissatisfaction with a performance or speaker.

Examples

The crowd started booing as soon as the referee made the controversial call.

Despite the loud booing from the audience, the performer finished her song with confidence.

The politician was met with a chorus of booing when he took the stage.

Synonyms

hissing jeering catcalling heckling hooting mocking deriding

Antonyms

cheering applauding clapping praising ovating acclaiming supporting