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yobo
yobo
English
Noun
yobo (plural yobos)
- (slang, Australia) Someone, usually a male, who is uncouth, badly behaved and obnoxious. Loud and drunk are also characteristics, but not always present.
- (slang, Britain) A cruel and brutal fellow.
Synonyms
Usage notes
This term is usually applied to fans of sports such as cricket, football and motorcar or bike racing.
It can also be used to describe a tough guy who engages in forceful persuasion or deliberation.
References
- Yobo, 20th Century Words, by 艾托, John Ayto, Oxford University Press, 2002, Page 224.
- Yobo, http://www.thefreedictionary.com/yobo