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boob

noun \ ˈbüb \

Definition of boob

1 : a stupid awkward person : simpleton
2 : boor, philistine
  • compared to the civilized and educated European, the American seemed a boob
  • —J. T. Farrell
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boobish

play \ˈbü-bish\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of boob

short for 1booby

First Known Use: 1907

in the meaning defined at sense 1

2

boob

noun

Definition of boob

British
: mistake, blunder

Origin and Etymology of boob

3boob

First Known Use: 1934

in the meaning defined above

3

boob

verb

Definition of boob

boobed; boobing; boobs
intransitive verb
British
: goof 2
  • realised that he had boobed by paying too much

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Examples of boob in a Sentence

  1. it was an important speech, and the prime minister knew that he could not afford to boob on it

Origin and Etymology of boob

1boob

First Known Use: 1914

in the meaning defined above

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boob

noun

Definition of boob

sometimes vulgar
: breast

Origin and Etymology of boob

short for 2booby

First Known Use: circa 1931

in the meaning defined above

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BOOB Defined for English Language Learners

boob

verb

Definition of boob for English Language Learners

  • : to make a foolish or careless mistake

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