Word preceding "Did I scare you???" (3)

I believe the answer is:

boo

(Other definitions for boo that I've seen before include "Cry of disapproval as at villain" , "get off!" , "Sound expressing disapproval" , "Disapproving jeer" , "Shout of dislike" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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