What does bo mean?
Bo means An exclamation used to startle or frighten..
Bo
/bəʊ/ · interjection
Meaning
An exclamation used to startle or frighten..
Definitions by Sense
- An exclamation used to startle or frighten.
- (US, slang) Fellow, chap, boy.
- (martial arts) A quarterstaff, especially in an oriental context.
- (Singlish, interrogative) Final interrogative particle, used to invite agreement.
- (Singlish, interrogative) Final interrogative particle, forming a yes-no question from a declarative statement.
- Initialism of best of: Often directly precedes an odd number.
Example Sentences
We may fairely cry bo-bo-boe; it may well make us hoarse, but it will nothing advaunce it.
‘Never heard of him,’ he smiled. ‘On your way, bo.’
Swee bo?
Best-of-three (bo3) Group Stage Match Information
Synonyms for bo
Antonyms for bo
Related Words
Word Forms
- boh
- boo
- bos
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bo?
Common synonyms include hor?, or not.
What is the opposite of bo?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bo in a sentence?
We may fairely cry bo-bo-boe; it may well make us hoarse, but it will nothing advaunce it.
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