yob

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a cruel and brutal fellow

Etymology

Backslang for boy. The second sense was likely influenced by hobnob and/or yokel.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bully, tough, hooligan, ruffian, roughneck, rowdy, yobo, yobbo

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