Yob

Yob

A young hooligan, usually identified by wearing a hood.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Yob, that is."
"I've never seen such a Yob in all my life."

Etymology & History

British hooligan, lout. British antisocial youth terminology. 'Drunken yob' British troublemaker. Back slang 'boy' reversed British. Working-class British delinquent. Reflects British back slang antisocial vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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