boo-boo
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈbuːˌbuː/
- Baby Talk
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error
- I made a little boo-boo on my exam, but it's not a big deal.
- make a boo-boo
- little boo-boo
- get a boo-boo
OK, so I had made a Boo Boo when I wrote that down.
- OK, so I had made a Boo Boo when I wrote that down.
Examples
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No, don't pour that on your boo-boo hand.
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"You got to learn from your boo-boos."
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OK, so I had made a Boo Boo when I wrote that down.
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You take care of your boo-boos yourself now.
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There was one little boo-boo in my travel plans.
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I made a little boo-boo.
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I have a little boo-boo.
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Did you make another little boo-boo?
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Your boo-boo got a little blister!
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- Boo-boo all healed?
Synonyms
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8.2
A silly or embarrassing mistake
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3.0
A careless mistake that causes embarrassment or problems
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6.1
An embarrassing mistake that happens in public or during a show
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8.2
A small playful mistake that is not serious
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7.7
An embarrassing mistake made when someone is careless or nervous
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7.7
A serious, embarrassing mistake often caused by confusion or poor planning
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6.5
A careless mistake that shows a lack of skill
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7.6
An embarrassing mistake that happens because of bad or careless work
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8.2
A small playful mistake that is not serious
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6.7
An embarrassing mistake that shows you were careless
A small hurt a child gets, like a scratch or bump
A small cut or bruise a child gets when they fall
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Etymology
Boo-boo comes from child talk where people repeat a simple sound—like the train word choo-choo—so boo twice became an easy name for a 'small hurt'. That's why adults also use boo-boo for a 'small mistake' in a light, friendly way.