boycott — to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbɔɪkɑːt/
Example Sentences
- My mom decided to boycott my dad's cooking after he put pineapple on pizza three nights in a row.
- Environmental groups are calling for a boycott of fast fashion brands.
- The entire class boycotted Monday morning lectures by showing up in pajamas.
boycott
VERB[/ˈbɔɪkɑːt/]
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Shoppers boycott the unfair store, holding signs outside instead of going in.
When the mascot joins, we cannot boycott alone!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Charles C. Boycott, an English land agent in Ireland who was ostracized by tenants in 1880 for refusing to lower rents. His surname became a verb meaning to refuse to do business with someone as a protest.
Breakdown
Boycott (proper noun, a person's surname) + -t (verb suffix) = boycott. The word entered common usage as a verb from the historical figure's name.
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📝Examples
“My mom decided to boycott my dad's cooking after he put pineapple on pizza three nights in a row.”
“Environmental groups are calling for a boycott of fast fashion brands.”
“The entire class boycotted Monday morning lectures by showing up in pajamas.”
“Citizens organized a boycott against companies that pollute the environment.”
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