Shoo
verb
To make someone or something go away; to scare or drive off.
She shooed away the pigeons that were pecking at the breadcrumbs.
Often appears as...
- shoo away
- shoo off
exclamation
An exclamation to drive or frighten away a person, animal or insect.
Shoo! We don't want any bugs in here!
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To make someone or something go away; to scare or drive off.
She shooed away the pigeons that were pecking at the breadcrumbs.
Often appears as...
- shoo away
- shoo off
exclamation
An exclamation to drive or frighten away a person, animal or insect.
Shoo! We don't want any bugs in here!
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Dismissal
Use 'shoo' to urgently tell someone or something to leave instantly.
Shoo! We're starting the meeting now.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Harmful
'Shoo' implies sending away without intent to harm, unlike stronger terms like 'scram' or 'beat it'.
Just shoo the cat off the couch, don't scare her.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Playful
'Shoo' can be used in a playful or lighthearted manner, unlike more serious commands.
Shoo, you little rascal, go play outside!
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Dismissal
Use 'shoo' to urgently tell someone or something to leave instantly.
Shoo! We're starting the meeting now.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Harmful
'Shoo' implies sending away without intent to harm, unlike stronger terms like 'scram' or 'beat it'.
Just shoo the cat off the couch, don't scare her.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Playful
'Shoo' can be used in a playful or lighthearted manner, unlike more serious commands.
Shoo, you little rascal, go play outside!
Pro Tip 1/3Urgent Dismissal
Use 'shoo' to urgently tell someone or something to leave instantly.
Shoo! We're starting the meeting now.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Harmful
'Shoo' implies sending away without intent to harm, unlike stronger terms like 'scram' or 'beat it'.
Just shoo the cat off the couch, don't scare her.
Pro Tip 3/3Often Playful
'Shoo' can be used in a playful or lighthearted manner, unlike more serious commands.
Shoo, you little rascal, go play outside!
Never forget "Shoo"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
life I think that was the young male that tried he doesn't quite have the experience if that was a lioness I am quite certain that that warthog would be dinner right now shoo
Video examples
Inside the minds of...
Your dog loves to curl up on the couch, but so do you, so you shoo him off and settle in for a cozy evening. After all, you're the human around here.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 380 PIPE...
life I think that was the young male that tried he doesn't quite have the experience if that was a lioness I am quite certain that that warthog would be dinner right now shoo
Video examples
Inside the minds of...
Your dog loves to curl up on the couch, but so do you, so you shoo him off and settle in for a cozy evening. After all, you're the human around here.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Suresh Raina
Indian Athlete
At home in Ghaziabad, everyone is a pure vegetarian. In fact, when I want to cook non-veg there, my mum shoos me out on the terrace where I have my cooking utensils. I'm told categorically that whatever non-veg or egg, etc., that I have to cook, I should do upstairs and not enter her kitchen at all.
Quote examples
David Sedaris
American Writer
I love getting attention, just like a child loves it, and it's never worn off. So when people say, oh the book signings go on, why would I shoo away someone who's giving me attention? What part of standing in line for 10 hours to say how much they love you is bad to you?
Quote examples
Salma Hayek
Mexican Actress
If a man lets all of my dogs sleep in the bed with us, then that is the most romantic thing. You must love my dogs in order to love me. A man who is nice to my animals and doesn't shoo them away - well, that's the height of romance.
Quote examples
Haley Webb
American Actress
For the most part, I do a lot of my own stunts. On 'The Final Destination,' they kept pulling my stunt woman in, and I'd shoo her away. I'm a black belt in tae kwon do, so I was adamant about doing stuff myself.
Quote examples
Suresh Raina
Indian Athlete
At home in Ghaziabad, everyone is a pure vegetarian. In fact, when I want to cook non-veg there, my mum shoos me out on the terrace where I have my cooking utensils. I'm told categorically that whatever non-veg or egg, etc., that I have to cook, I should do upstairs and not enter her kitchen at all.
Quote examples
David Sedaris
American Writer
I love getting attention, just like a child loves it, and it's never worn off. So when people say, oh the book signings go on, why would I shoo away someone who's giving me attention? What part of standing in line for 10 hours to say how much they love you is bad to you?
Quote examples
Salma Hayek
Mexican Actress
If a man lets all of my dogs sleep in the bed with us, then that is the most romantic thing. You must love my dogs in order to love me. A man who is nice to my animals and doesn't shoo them away - well, that's the height of romance.
Quote examples
Haley Webb
American Actress
For the most part, I do a lot of my own stunts. On 'The Final Destination,' they kept pulling my stunt woman in, and I'd shoo her away. I'm a black belt in tae kwon do, so I was adamant about doing stuff myself.
Example 1 of 4
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension