shoo

[ʃuː]

shoo Definition

  • 1to make a person or animal go away by waving your hands or making a noise
  • 2to urge someone to leave or go away

Using shoo: Examples

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

  • Example

    She shooed the cat out of the room.

  • Example

    The security guard shooed away the protesters from the building.

  • Example

    I had to shoo my little brother out of my room.

  • Example

    He shooed the flies away from his food.

shoo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shoo

  • dismiss
  • drive away
  • chase off
  • scare off
  • shoo away

Antonyms for shoo

Phrases with shoo

  • shoo-in

    a person or thing that is expected to win easily or succeed without effort

    Example

    The incumbent is considered a shoo-in for the election.

  • shoo-fly pie

    a type of pie made with molasses or brown sugar and often flavored with ginger or cinnamon

    Example

    Shoo-fly pie is a traditional dessert in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.

  • shoo-in for

    a person or thing that is expected to win easily or succeed without effort

    Example

    The team is a shoo-in for the championship this year.

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Summary: shoo in Brief

The verb 'shoo' [ʃuː] means to make a person or animal go away by waving your hands or making a noise, or to urge someone to leave. It can be used in phrases like 'shoo-in,' meaning a person or thing expected to win easily, and 'shoo-fly pie,' a type of pie made with molasses or brown sugar.

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