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boohooed


Meanings
  • Verb

    To express sorrow or grief loudly and exaggeratedly.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with boohooed
mooed , bid adieu , cue , new , blue
Homophones
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  1. Boohoo (en) : An exclamation of grief or sorrow.

  2. Boohooed (en) : To express sorrow or grief loudly and exaggeratedly.


Variants
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boo hoo , boo hooed , boo hooing , boo hoos , boo-hoo , boo-hooed , boo-hooing , boo-hoos , boohoo , boohooed , boohooing , boohoos
Etymology
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Originally an onomatopoeic word imitating the sound of crying.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'boohooed' first appeared in print in the late 19th century.

  2. In some cultures, expressing grief loudly and publicly is considered a sign of respect and honor for the deceased.


Related Concepts
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  1. Grief: A natural response to loss or disappointment.

  2. Mourning: The process of expressing and dealing with grief.


Culture
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In literature, 'boohooed' is often used to describe a scene of intense emotional outburst. In music, it is the title of a song by the band 'The White Stripes'.

How to Memorize "boohooed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone crying loudly and exaggeratedly. Visualize the sound and the facial expressions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'boohooed' with the sound of crying or the image of someone expressing deep sorrow.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Boo-hoo' to remember the meaning of the word.


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