Yobbo

Yobbo

YOBBO /ˈyobbo/
Noun United Kingdom

Lout or a bum, similar to yob.

Example Sentences

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

Etymology & History

British hooligan intensified. From 'yob'. British antisocial emphasis. 'Yobbo culture' British hooliganism. Working-class British delinquency expansion. Reflects British intensified 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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