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Frightening word that's repeated in error (3)

Ross

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boo

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'frightening word' is the definition.
(word that may be said to surprise someone)

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(Other definitions for boo that I've seen before include "Voice disapproval" , "Express noisy disapproval" , "Shout in disgust" , "Exclamation to startle" , "Shout of dislike" .)

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