Boody

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To sulk or mope. dated, intransitive

    "[…]he felt that he must be silent. 'Come,' said she—'don't boody with me: don't be angry because I speak out some home truths.'"

Example

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"[…]he felt that he must be silent. 'Come,' said she—'don't boody with me: don't be angry because I speak out some home truths.'"

Etymology

From French bouder (“to pout”).

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