boohoo

[ˌbuːˈhuː]

boohoo Definition

• 1. to weep or cry noisily
• 2. to complain or protest loudly and bitterly

Using boohoo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boohoo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She boohooed all night after the breakup.

• Example

  The child boohooed when he didn't get his way.

• Example

  Stop boohooing and do something about it.

• Example

  He boohoos about everything, but never takes action.

boohoo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for boohoo

• bawl
• weep
• whimper
• complain
• protest
• grumble
• whine
• blubber

Phrases with boohoo

• boohoo story

  a sad or pitiful story that is often exaggerated or untrue

  Example

  Don't believe her boohoo story about why she can't come to work today.

• boohoo box

  a container of tissues used for crying

  Example

  She kept a boohoo box on her desk for when she needed to cry.

• boohoo brigade

  a group of people who complain excessively or are overly emotional

  Example

  The boohoo brigade was out in full force after the company announced layoffs.

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Summary: boohoo in Brief

The verb 'boohoo' [ˌbuːˈhuː] means to weep or cry noisily, or to complain or protest loudly and bitterly. It is often used informally to describe someone who is overly emotional or complains excessively. Examples include 'She boohooed all night after the breakup' and 'He boohoos about everything, but never takes action.' Phrases like 'boohoo story' and 'boohoo box' add additional context to the term.