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bo - What does it mean?

Definition of 'bo'

English

Etymology 1

Imitative.

Alternative forms

* boh * boo

Interjection

(en-interj)
  • An exclamation used to startle or frighten.
  • * , II.37:
  • Etymology 2

    Probably a shortening of (m).

    Noun

  • (US|slang) Fellow, chap, boy.
  • * 1940 , (Raymond Chandler), Farewell, My Lovely , Penguin 2010, p. 255:
  • Etymology 3

    From (etyl) ).

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (label) A quarterstaff, especially in an oriental context.
  • Anagrams

    * English two-letter words ----

    Similar to 'bo'

    bio, boo, bao, byo