[boʊ]

Definitions

1. noun

a loud, sharp, explosive sound, typically made by a sudden release of air or gas, such as a gunshot, a burst of steam, or the sound of a pipe being unclogged

“The mechanic heard a loud bo as the pipe burst under pressure.”

2. verb

to make a loud, sharp, explosive sound, typically by releasing air or gas suddenly

“The firework boed loudly in the night sky.”