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Definitions

shoo

[shoo] / ʃu /
INTERJECTION
begone
Synonyms
WEAK
away depart hightail leave off out scat scoot scram skiddoo vamoose
INTERJECTION
scat
Synonyms
STRONG
git scoot scram
WEAK
away with you be off be off with you beat it begone bug off get going get out get out from under my feet get out of my sight get out of my way off with you out of the way out with you
VERB
beat it
Synonyms
WEAK
go away hurry away leave scram skedaddle vamoose

Example Sentences

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In some cases, residents have tried to shoo away dogs from feeding spots to discourage people from providing them food.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Most people are inclined to shoo flies away from food, and the thought of maggots in your bins is enough to make anyone's stomach turn.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

You got to shoo him out of the facility.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

Plus, she has the power to shoo away a bear from her home by calling it “naughty.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2023

I wave my hand over my shoulder, trying to shoo him away.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.