What does YOBBO mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A rude, uncultured or aggressive person, typically a young man. (US Pronunciation: /ˈjɑːboʊ/, UK Pronunciation: /ˈjɒbəʊ/)

Origin and Usage: The word "yobbo" is believed to have originated in Australia in the 1970s. It is thought to be a derivative of the word "yob," which was used to describe a country bumpkin or an uneducated person. Over time, the word "yob" evolved to describe a rowdy, ill-mannered person. "Yobbo" is a further extension of that meaning and is now used to describe someone who is boorish, aggressive, or uncultured.

Synonyms: Hooligan, thug, lout, ruffian, bully.

Related Words: Booby, bully, chubby, hubby, lobby.

Example Sentences:

  • The yobbo shouted obscenities at the passers-by.
  • The yobbo smashed the window of the store with a baseball bat.
  • He was always getting into fights and causing trouble - a real yobbo.


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