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boob1

Syllabification: (boob)
Pronunciation: /bo͞ob/

informal
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Definition of boob

noun

  • 1a foolish or stupid person:why was that boob given a key investigation?
  • 2British an embarrassing mistake.

Origin:

early 20th century: abbreviation of booby1

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