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Boob: meaning, definitions and examples

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boob

 

[ buหb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

body part

The term 'boob' is a colloquial expression commonly used to refer to a woman's breast. It can also denote a person who is perceived as foolish or silly in informal contexts. This usage reflects a more derogatory sense and is often employed in humor or light-hearted banter. In a medical context, the term might be used less frequently but can still appear in conversations regarding breast health. Overall, the word exhibits versatile meanings based on context.

Synonyms

blockhead, breast, chest, fool

Examples of usage

  • She was wearing a dress that accentuated her boobs.
  • He acted like a boob when he forgot about the meeting.
  • The comedian made jokes about boobs during his routine.

Translations

Translations of the word "boob" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคคเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Brust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ payudara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะดะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pierล›

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท seins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pecho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถฤŸรผs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์Šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prsa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prsia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒธ้ƒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prsi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ัƒะดัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒชแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pecho

Etymology

The word 'boob' has its origins in the early 20th century, derived from the term 'booby', which was used as a slang term for a foolish person. The usage of 'boob' to refer to breasts developed later, likely around the mid-20th century, showcasing the casual and sometimes irreverent approach to body terminology in popular culture. The playful language often replaces more clinical or anatomical terms, reflecting societal attitudes towards sexuality and body image. Over time, 'boob' has maintained a strong presence in colloquial English, appearing in various forms of media and conversation, often evoking humor or light-heartedness in discussions about body and self-image.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,956 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.