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: a stupid awkward person : simpleton
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: boor, philistine
compared to the civilized and educated European, the American seemed a boob—
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boobed; boobing; boobs
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Verb
it was an important speech, and the prime minister knew that he could not afford to boob on it
Recent Examples on the WebHannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 31 Oct. 2023
After all, pregnancy can come with many different symptoms and some start even before those two pink lines show up (super sore boobs, anyone?).
—Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2023
By Elizabeth Logan Far from pearl-clutching over the hint of butt crack and side boob, many of Shayk's followers were disturbed by the 37-year-old model's makeup look, which is intended to mimic a black eye and a bruised lip.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2023
Though great for beginners, boob tape can be tricky to apply and remove the first few times.
—India Roby, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
For some people, sore boobs are one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy.
—Kimberly A. Daly, Parents, 21 Aug. 2023
Not all these candidates were incompetents or boobs in their nonpolitical lives.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
Treat your boobs to an actually comfortable bra, or your butt cheeks to soft cotton undergarments that won't irritate you.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 11 July 2023
And sometimes that power looks like covering your eyes when Florence Pugh’s boobs are on the screen.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2023
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Noun
After having Rio and Kai, my boobs are to the floor.
—Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 31 Oct. 2023
After all, pregnancy can come with many different symptoms and some start even before those two pink lines show up (super sore boobs, anyone?).
—Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2023
By Elizabeth Logan Far from pearl-clutching over the hint of butt crack and side boob, many of Shayk's followers were disturbed by the 37-year-old model's makeup look, which is intended to mimic a black eye and a bruised lip.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2023
Though great for beginners, boob tape can be tricky to apply and remove the first few times.
—India Roby, Women's Health, 28 Aug. 2023
For some people, sore boobs are one of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy.
—Kimberly A. Daly, Parents, 21 Aug. 2023
Not all these candidates were incompetents or boobs in their nonpolitical lives.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
Treat your boobs to an actually comfortable bra, or your butt cheeks to soft cotton undergarments that won't irritate you.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 11 July 2023
And sometimes that power looks like covering your eyes when Florence Pugh’s boobs are on the screen.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2023
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“Boob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boob. Accessed 28 Nov. 2023.
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