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boohoohoo

boohoohoo is the alternative form of boo-hoo.

Meaning of boo-hoo

Interjection

  1. The sound of crying.
    • "Boo-hoo!" cried Lincoln after he hit his funny bone.
  2. (colloquial) It is not worth crying about; an expression of contempt.
    • So you broke it. Boo-hoo! Get a grip and clean up the mess.

See all 4 meanings of boo-hoo

Questions about boohoohoo

What is boohoohoo the alternative form of?
Boohoohoo is the alternative form of boo-hoo.

Words near boohoohoo in the dictionary

  1. Boohers
  2. boohing
  3. Boohner
  4. boohoo
  5. boohooed
  6. boohoohoo
  7. boohooing
  8. boohoos
  9. boohs
  10. booid
  11. booids

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