an embarrassing mistake
Used in a Sentence
boo-boo
How to use boo-boo in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for boo-boo.
Editorial note
Except: Have some kids, realize that no amount of planning can predict a fever, a boo-boo in the playground,etc.
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Quick take
an embarrassing mistake
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for boo-boo.
noun
an embarrassing mistake
Example sentences
Except: Have some kids, realize that no amount of planning can predict a fever, a boo-boo in the playground,etc.
Apparently before Twatson fell down and threw a temper tantrum and demanded everyone kiss her invisible boo-boo. She made her move.
You can't prop the dollar up with gold if there's a major economic boo-boo - the value just isn't there to offset such massive deficiencies. When they tried exchanging dollars for gold under the BW system they started to run out of gold.
IMO one of the main reasons for performing some sort of redirection, kissing the boo-boo, etc is to find out if they are actually injured. In my experience my son may still indicate that his boo boo hurts a bit but he remains calm and verbalizes that fact.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use boo-boo in a sentence?
Except: Have some kids, realize that no amount of planning can predict a fever, a boo-boo in the playground,etc.
What does boo-boo mean?
an embarrassing mistake
What part of speech is boo-boo?
boo-boo is commonly used as noun.