What does SHOOS mean?

Parts of Speech: Verb

Definitions: (1) To make someone or something go away or leave by waving ones hand or making a similar gesture. (2) To move or send away; to dismiss or chase away.

Pronunciations: (US: /ʃuz/; UK: /ʃuːz/)

Origin and Usage: The word "shoos" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "sho" which meant "chase". It is commonly used in informal situations to ask someone to leave or to dismiss someone or something. It is also used when trying to get rid of an unwanted animal or insect.

Synonyms: Dismiss, chase away, drive away, expel, shoo away, banish.

Related Words: Chase, scare, fright, alarm, start.

Example Sentences:

• She shoos the flies away from the food.
• He shoos his little sister out of his room when he wants to be alone.
• The security guard shoos the homeless man away from the entrance of the building.
• She shoos the dog out of the kitchen when shes cooking.