Boohoo

usgb/ˌbuːˈhuː/
interjection

A sound that someone makes when they are crying or to show they pretend to cry.

Boohoo, I am so sad because I lost my favorite toy.
Visual representation of "boohoo" - A sound that someone makes when they are crying or to show they pretend to cry

Often appears as...

  • boohoo
  • i lost

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Disapproving

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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.
Visual representation of the word "Boohoo"

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