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yob

Pronunciation: /jɒb/

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Definition of yob

noun

British informal
  • a rude, noisy, and aggressive youth.

Derivatives

yobbish

adjective

yobbishly

adverb

yobbishness

noun

yobby

adjective (yobbier, yobbiest)

Origin:

mid 19th century: back slang for boy

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