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Boohoo

usgb/ˌbuːˈhuː/Volume
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Mockery Tone

Used to imitate crying in a sarcastic way to mock someone's complaint or sadness.

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"Boohoo, you have to wake up early for work," she teased.
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Emotion Exaggeration

Sometimes emphasizes the intensity of emotion, whether real or pretend.

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He said 'boohoo' with a pout, exaggerating his distress.
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Informal

Considered very casual, mostly used in informal conversations among friends.

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They all laughed and said, 'Boohoo, so sad!' after the minor mishap.
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