Meaning & Definition of word "Boob"
Boob
/buːb/
noun:
- 1. A colloquial term for a foolish or stupid person.
- Example: I can't believe he forgot the appointment; what a boob!
- 2. Informal term for a woman's breast.
- Example: She wore a dress that accentuated her boobs.
- 3. A nipple, or breast, often used in casual or vulgar contexts.
- Example: The baby was hungry and started looking for a boob.
verb:
- 1. To engage in foolish behavior or to make a mistake.
- Example: He really boobed when he missed the deadline.
Etymology
●The term 'boob' likely derives from the Latin 'babbo' meaning 'fool'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of boob
Meaning: A foolish person.
● Example Sentence: Don't be a boob, think before you speak!
Meaning: Breasts in a casual context.
● Example Sentence: He couldn't help but stare at her boobs.