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Pronunciation / Transliteration: fischi
"I fischi del pubblico hanno accompagnato l'uscita della squadra."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of shouting 'boo' or making similar disapproving noises to show dislike, disapproval, or contempt for someone or something.
"The controversial referee decision was met with loud boos from the frustrated crowd."
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Present participle of boo; shouting to express disapproval or rejection.
"The politician was booing the opposition leader's claims before being asked to quiet down."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the imitative interjection 'boo', which dates back to the early 19th century as a vocal sound used to startle or express disapproval. The present participle form 'booing' emerged later in the 19th century to describe the collective or individual act of shouting 'boo' in public assemblies, theaters, or sporting events to signal strong displeasure.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Booing" is said worldwide
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huer
Transliteration: hüe
"Les huées de la foule ont résonné dans tout le stade."
Ausbuhen
Transliteration: Aʊsbuːən
"Das Ausbuhen des Schiedsrichters war im ganzen Stadion zu hören."
fischi
Transliteration: fischi
"I fischi del pubblico hanno accompagnato l'uscita della squadra."
abucheo
Transliteration: aβuˈtʃeo
"El abucheo general se escuchó cuando anunció la nueva medida."
vaia
Transliteration: ˈvaj.ɐ
"A vaia da multidão durou vários minutos."
हूटिंग
Transliteration: hūṭiṅg
"खिलाड़ी के मैदान पर आते ही दर्शकों ने हूटिंग शुरू कर दी।"
喝倒彩
Transliteration: hē dào cǎi
"观众的喝倒彩声让演员感到非常尴尬。"
야유
Transliteration: yayu
"심판의 판정에 관중석에서 야유가 터져 나왔다."
ブーイング
Transliteration: būingu
"観客からのブーイングが試合会場に響きわたった。"
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