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.
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