"yaa-boo" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} yaa-boo
  1. Alternative form of yah boo Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: yah boo
    Sense id: en-yaa-boo-en-intj-KrXDCh-F

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          "ref": "1999, Jeff Raglus, Big Funky Action, page 220",
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