Beau vs. Boo

Beau (noun)

A man with a reputation for fine dress and etiquette; a dandy or fop.

Beau (noun)

A male lover; a boyfriend.

Beau (noun)

A male escort.

Boo (interjection)

A loud exclamation intended to scare someone, especially a child. Usually used when one has been hidden from the victim and then suddenly appeared unexpectedly.

Boo (interjection)

Used ironically in a situation where one had the opportunity to scare someone by speaking suddenly.

Boo (interjection)

An exclamation used by a member or many members of an audience, as at a stage play or sports game, to indicate derision or disapproval of what has just occurred.

Boo (noun)

A derisive shout made to indicate disapproval.

Boo (noun)

A close acquaintance or significant other.

Boo (verb)

To shout extended boos derisively.

“When he took the podium, the crowd booed.”

Boo (verb)

To shout extended boos at, as a form of derision.

“The protesters loudly booed the visiting senator.”