Yob

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations 1.3.3 Derived terms

English

Etymology

Backslang for boy.

Pronunciation

• yŏb, /jɒb/, /jQb/

Rhymes: -ɒb

Noun

yob (plural yobs)

1. (chiefly British and Australian slang) A person who engages in antisocial behavior/behaviour and/or drunkenness.

Synonyms

• (standard register): hooligan, tearaway
• (slang): yobbo

Translations

• French: voyou m

Derived terms

• yobbo