boo-hoo

[US]/[ˈbuː ˈhuː]/
[UK]/[ˈbuː ˈhuː]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.An expression of mock sadness or disappointment.; A display of insincere crying.
v.To feign crying; to cry mockingly.; To express mock sadness or disappointment.

Phrases & Collocations

boo-hoo over

stop boo-hoo

boo-hoo-ing

don't boo-hoo

boo-hoo session

boo-hooed badly

boo-hoo time

boo-hoo much

boo-hoo away

boo-hoo now

Example Sentences

don't boo-hoo about it; it's not the end of the world.

she started to boo-hoo when she realized she'd lost her keys.

he tried to hide his tears, but a little boo-hoo escaped.

stop boo-hoo-ing! you're being dramatic.

the child boo-hooed loudly when his ice cream fell.

there's no need to boo-hoo over spilled milk.

my little brother tends to boo-hoo when he doesn't get his way.

she boo-hooed dramatically during the sad movie scene.

he told her not to boo-hoo over a minor setback.

the puppy started to boo-hoo when left alone.

don't boo-hoo; it'll be alright.

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