Shoo (verb)

To chase away, especially by making a waving motion with the hands and a loud, sharp cry.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'shoo' is uncertain but it may be imitative of the sound made to chase away animals or people.

Examples:

1. She shooed the cat away from her dinner.
2. The child shooed the fly away from his face.
3. The farmer shooed the cows back into the barn.
4. She shooed the bird off the fence.
5. He shooed the dog out of the room.