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Boohoo

usgb/ˌbuːˈhuː/Volume
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Used to imitate crying in a sarcastic way to mock someone's complaint or sadness. Slide"Boohoo, you have to wake up early for work," she teased.
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Sometimes emphasizes the intensity of emotion, whether real or pretend. SlideHe said 'boohoo' with a pout, exaggerating his distress.
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Considered very casual, mostly used in informal conversations among friends. SlideThey all laughed and said, 'Boohoo, so sad!' after the minor mishap.
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