"boh" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Imitative. See boo.
  1. An exclamation used to startle or frighten. Synonyms: bo, boo Related terms: boh liao, tio boh
    Sense id: en-boh-en-intj-FeC~DpS~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 9 entries, Pages with entries
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