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Meaning of "boo-boo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BOO-BOO

Perhaps from nursery talk; compare boohoo.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BOO-BOO

boo-boo play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOO-BOO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Boo-Boo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOO-BOO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of boo-boo in the English dictionary

The definition of boo-boo in the dictionary is an embarrassing mistake; blunder.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOO-BOO

boo
boo-hurrah theory
boo-word
boob
boob happy
boob job
boob tube
boobhead
boobialla
boobies
boobird
boobish
booboisie
boobook
Boobquake
booby
booby hatch
booby prize
booby trap
booby-trap

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOO-BOO

bamboo
boo
bugaboo
Cariboo
jigaboo
peekaboo
rubaboo
taboo
the Cariboo
tickettyboo
tickety-boo

Synonyms and antonyms of boo-boo in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «boo-boo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOO-BOO

Find out the translation of boo-boo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boo-boo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boo-boo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

嘘,嘘
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

boo -boo
570 millions of speakers

English

boo-boo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बू बू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بوو بوو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ляп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

boo- boo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বু বু
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boulette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Boo Boo
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

boo -boo
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ブーブー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아가야
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Boo-boo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

boo- boo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பூ பூ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अरेरे अरेरे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Boo Boo
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

boo - boo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

boo - boo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ляп
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

boo - boo
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

boo - boo
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Boo - Boo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

boo -boo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

boo- boo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boo-boo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOO-BOO»

The term «boo-boo» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.978 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOO-BOO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «boo-boo» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «boo-boo» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boo-boo

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOO-BOO»

Discover the use of boo-boo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boo-boo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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How to Honey Boo Boo: The Complete Guide on How to ...
Now, in this authorized guide infused with their down-to-earth redneck style, disarming humor, and homespun values, Mama, Sugar Bear, Honey Boo Boo, Pumpkin, Chickadee, and Chubbs show how you, too, can be a "redneckognized" Southern belle ...
Shannon & Thompson Family, Jennifer Levesque, 2013
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Boo-Boo's New Leg: A True Story of Illness, Acceptance, and ...
This is no ordinary or easy operation and though her life will be forever changed, she will inspire a positive way of thinking in those around her with the greatest gifts one can have- laughter and friendship.
Mary Garcia, 2011
3
Tub-Boo-Boo
Henry gets his toe stuck in the tub spout while taking a bath, and everyone who tries to free him gets stuck as well.
Margie Palatini, 2001
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Mom and the Polka-dot Boo-boo: A Gentle Story Explaining ...
Through rhyming text, a mother explains to her child that she has breast cancer, which might mean such things as a loss of energy and hair but never a loss of love.
‎2007
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Boo: The Life of the World's Cutest Dog
Features photographs of the world's cutest dog as he lounges around, plays with friends, and explores the world.
J. H. Lee, 2011
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Boo Boo Stewart
Adorable 15-year-old Boo Boo, whose real name is Nils, stars as werewolf Seth Clearwater in the third installment of the Twilight Saga: Eclipse, out June 30, 2010.
Sean Thomas, 2010
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Boo Hoo Boo-Boo
Three children get a "boo-boo" that needs to be kissed.
Marilyn Singer, 2002
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The Prince Has a Boo-boo!
There is excitement in the court when the little prince bumps his head and needs a Band-Aid.
Margot Linn, 2005
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Boo Hoo Bird
When Bird gets hit on the head while playing ball, his friends have many suggestions to try to make him feel better.
‎2009
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The Boo Boo Book
In rhyming text, describes common ailments that children may experience, including bruises, rashes, cuts, and splinters, in a book with textured pictures and pictures hidden underneath flaps.
Joy Masoff, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOO-BOO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boo-boo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Flesh-eating bacteria survivor offers encouragement to local family
"This is my boo-boo. I got hurt, but I'm all better now, and I can do lots of things just like other people can and I use this wheelchair to get around ... «WSB Atlanta, Jul 15»
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A Liveblog Of The Q&A That Barnaby Joyce Forgot
Anyway, Greece's big boo-boo isn't going to last long, according to Karalis. But apparently banks in Greece could physically run out of cash as ... «Pedestrian TV, Jul 15»
3
Apple Music problems: How to fix the biggest issues
It's not quite a boo-boo of Antennagate or Bendgate proportions - at least not yet - but Apple Music has experienced a bit of a technical hitch. «TrustedReviews, Jul 15»
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Boob(s On Your) Tube: Abby Wambach Makes Out With Her Wife On …
... Marisa Tomei will play a “lesbian billionaire.” Which: I mean, cool and everything, but I just want Cookie Lyon back in my life, Boo-Boo Kitties. «Autostraddle, Jul 15»
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Nicki Minaj turns up TWO HOURS late for Wireless festival set!
Nicki Minaj made a boo-boo and turned up more than TWO hours late for her set at Wireless yesterday. And she was only filling a 'supporting ... «heatworld, Jul 15»
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Wimbledon 2015: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sorry after on-court 'boo-boo'
Commentator Barry Davies describes the shot as "a boo-boo", and Karlovic eventually prevailed in four sets, 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (11-9), ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
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Black Lives Matter Activists Charged Over A 'Boo-Boo,' Lawyer Says
Two Black Lives Matter activists are facing misdemeanor charges after getting into a scuffle with police in South L.A. last week. However, a ... «LAist, Jun 15»
8
Bix retro: Zewdie boo-boo lets Muge win race
He sat on the ground in the elite runner's tent after Saturday's Quad-City Times Bix 7, staring a hole in the grass and shaking his head. «Quad City Times, Jun 15»
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'Honey Boo Boo' House Hits The Market ... For Double
0619-honey-boo-boo-house-TLC-01 Mama June, Sugar Bear and the rest of the 'Honey Boo Boo' clan have been a financial bonanza for their ... «TMZ.com, Jun 15»
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Ending the horrifying constancy of Chicago's bloodshed
We're as mystified as "Boo-Boo" Martin. On Tuesday afternoon, the 4-year-old and her father, Corey, were out and about on their normally quiet ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»

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