Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

audience-boos

noun
/ˈɔː.di.əns buːz/
Definition
The sound of disapproval or displeasure made by an audience, typically expressed through booing.
Examples
  • When the comedian forgot his punchline, the audience-boos filled the room.
  • Despite the controversy, the politician continued his speech, oblivious to the audience-boos.
  • The final performance received more audience-boos than cheers.
Meaning
Audience-boos refer to a collective response from a group of people, often in a public setting, indicating their dissatisfaction or disagreement with a performance, speech, or action.
Synonyms
  • hissing
  • jeering
  • catcalls
  • heckling