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shoo - What does it mean?

Definition of 'shoo'

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • (informal) To induce someone or something to leave.
  • Don't just shoo away mosquitoes, kill them!
    See if you can shoo off the insurance salesmen.
  • (informal) To leave under inducement.
  • You kids had better shoo before your parents get a call.
  • (informal|rare) To usher someone.
  • Shoo the visitor in.

    Derived terms

    * shoo away * shoo-in * shoo off

    Interjection

  • (informal|demeaning) Go away]]! [[clear off|Clear off!
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    Similar to 'shoo'

    soo, sho, soho