Yob: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฌ
yob
[ jษb ]
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!
informal
A young person, typically a boy, especially one who is loud and rowdy.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น ano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Jahr
๐ฎ๐ฉ tahun
๐บ๐ฆ ััะบ
๐ต๐ฑ rok
๐ฏ๐ต ๅนด (ใญใ)
๐ซ๐ท annรฉe
๐ช๐ธ aรฑo
๐น๐ท yฤฑl
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ (nyeon)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงู
๐จ๐ฟ rok
๐ธ๐ฐ rok
๐จ๐ณ ๅนด (niรกn)
๐ธ๐ฎ leto
๐ฎ๐ธ รกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแ (ts'eli)
๐ฆ๐ฟ il
๐ฒ๐ฝ aรฑo
Word origin
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.