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Yob: meaning, definitions and examples

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yob

 

[ jษ’b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang

A derogatory term for a rude, obnoxious, or unpleasant person.

Synonyms

bully, hooligan, ruffian, thug

Examples of usage

  • Don't be such a yob and learn some manners.
  • He's always causing trouble, what a yob!
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A young person, typically a boy, especially one who is loud and rowdy.

Synonyms

adolescent, teenager, youth

Examples of usage

  • The yobs were causing a disturbance in the park.
  • The group of yobs were skateboarding in the street.

Translations

Translations of the word "yob" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jahr

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tahun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rok

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนด (ใญใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท annรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…„ (nyeon)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rok

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนด (niรกn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ (ts'eli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ il

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aรฑo

Etymology

The term 'yob' originated in the UK in the 1960s as a slang term for a rowdy or aggressive young person. It is believed to be derived from the word 'boy' spelled backwards. Over time, 'yob' has evolved to refer to a variety of negative behaviors and attitudes, often associated with youth culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,109, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.