shoo
interjection
\ ˈshü
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Definition of shoo
(Entry 1 of 2)
—used especially in driving away an unwanted animal
shoo
verb
shooed;
shooing;
shoos
Definition of shoo (Entry 2 of 2)
: to scare, drive, or send away by or as if by crying shoo
shooed us away from the kitchen
Examples of shoo in a Sentence
Verb
We tried to help her, but she shooed us away. He shooed the cat out of the house.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
But if there was a prize for the longest distance traveled, they’d be shoo-ins. — Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, "Ready, set – Plow! Australians come to Minnesota for World Ploughing Championship," 26 Aug. 2019 Next, against the wishes of coach Dan Issel, general manager Bernie Bickerstaff signed shooing guard Dale Ellis. — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, "2019 Rockies? 1999 Broncos? Ranking Colorado’s most-disappointing pro sports seasons," 25 Aug. 2019 The captain of the Yankees got out of the car and shooed the older kids away. — Steve Borelli, USA TODAY, "Forty years later, Thurman Munson's legacy remains story," 1 Aug. 2019 Adell, who had just advanced to second base, shooed Lux away but smiled. — Maria Torres, latimes.com, "Angels’ Jo Adell, Dodgers’ Gavin Lux and Dustin May showcased at Futures Game," 7 July 2019 Or Breaking Bad’s Skyler White shooing away a suspicious auditor from the IRS with a low-cut top and a blinky dumb-blonde shtick. — Andrea Bartz, Marie Claire, "Sometimes I Exploit My Sexuality and I'm Not Sorry," 25 Feb. 2019 The new findings, however, shoo that simple idea off the stage and present strong evidence for a more complex story. — Jordan Wilkerson, Dallas News, "At 31,000 years old, two children's teeth and their ancient DNA unravel mystery of human migration," 9 July 2019 As Pollock continued shouting to the umpire, Bradley appeared to shoo him along. — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, "Benches clear as Dodgers’ frustrations mount after extra-innings loss," 10 Aug. 2019 According to reports from the area this week, police will sharply blow whistles two times in the direction of anyone who attempts to sit down and shoo them away. — Louis Cheslaw, Condé Nast Traveler, "You Could Be Fined $450 for Sitting on Rome's Spanish Steps," 8 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'shoo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for shoo
shoo
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of shoo
(Entry 1 of 2)
—used when repeatedly moving your hand away from you in a short motion with your fingers down to tell an animal or person to leave
shoo
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of shoo (Entry 2 of 2)
: to tell (an animal or person) to leave
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shoo
verb
\ ˈshü
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shooed;
shooing
Kids Definition of shoo
: to wave, scare, or send away
She shooed us out of the kitchen.
Hint:
Shoo is often used as a command. Shoo! Go outside.