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Recent Examples of boor Djokovic has become a boor. Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2021 The boor that made Milwaukee famous. Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2020 Yes, cousin Sam is a stubborn boor, and Aunt Ellie drives you a little crazy with her nitpicking ways. Country Living, 8 Mar. 2023 As Bad Sisters‘ John Paul, Bang might just be the least likable character on television — a petty boor of a man whose only apparent joy in life comes from tormenting others. Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for boor
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Noun
  • But this Ron Howard was an alternate universe version of Ron Howard, who instead of being notoriously nice, is sort of a jerk.
    Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Someone actually just said to me that all the men in the book are jerks.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Clown Alert This post is a scaredy-cat guide designed mostly for viewers who suffer from flight anxiety, but some people are scared of clowns too.
    Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The teaser does feature a glimpse at Calypso, the man who hosts the tournament, as well as a signature laugh from Sweet Tooth the terrifying clown.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Responding officers found the dog, and advised the owner to take the dog in.
    cleveland, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.
    Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2023
Noun
  • Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.
    Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
  • This lucky gambler had an 8, 9, 10, jack, queen, king and a joker.
    Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Other wildlife like skunks, foxes and raccoons can also carry the virus.
    Carma Hassan, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.
    Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Boor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boor. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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