yob

[yäb]

yob Definition

a rude, noisy, and aggressive young man.

Using yob: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yob" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The yobs were causing chaos in the park.

  • Example

    He was arrested for being a yob during the football match.

yob Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for yob

Phrases with yob

  • a subculture characterized by antisocial behavior, violence, and vandalism

    Example

    The government is trying to tackle the problem of yob culture in urban areas.

  • yobbo

    an Australian slang term for a yob or hooligan

    Example

    The yobbos were causing trouble at the beach.

  • yobbery

    the behavior of a yob, characterized by rudeness, aggression, and noise

    Example

    The police were called to deal with the yobbery outside the pub.

Origins of yob

unknown origin, possibly from backslang (reversing the sounds of a word) of 'boy'

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Summary: yob in Brief

The term 'yob' [yäb] refers to a rude, noisy, and aggressive young man. It is often used to describe delinquent behavior, as in 'The yobs were causing chaos in the park.' 'Yob' has spawned related terms like 'yob culture,' which describes a subculture characterized by antisocial behavior, and 'yobbery,' which refers to the behavior of a yob.