Boob

/buːb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A colloquial term for a foolish or stupid person.

I can't believe he forgot the appointment; what a boob!

Informal term for a woman's breast.

She wore a dress that accentuated her boobs.

A nipple, or breast, often used in casual or vulgar contexts.

The baby was hungry and started looking for a boob.

verb

To engage in foolish behavior or to make a mistake.

He really boobed when he missed the deadline.

The term 'boob' likely derives from the Latin 'babbo' meaning 'fool'.

boob job

A colloquial term for breast augmentation or enhancement surgery.

make a boob of oneself

To make a foolish mistake.

big boobs

Colloquial reference to a person with large breasts.

bosom

The chest or breast area, often used in a more romantic or poetic sense.

bust

The measurement around the chest; can refer to a woman's breasts.

A foolish person.

Don't be a boob, think before you speak!

Breasts in a casual context.

He couldn't help but stare at her boobs.