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