Boob

usgb/buːb/
noun

A silly or stupid person.

Don't be such a boob!
Visual representation of "boob" - A silly or stupid person

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Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquially Insulting

Used informally to insult someone's intelligence in a light-hearted way.

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He's such a boob, always forgetting his keys.
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Not for Formal Use

Avoid using 'boob' in professional or formal settings, it's too casual.

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I wouldn't call my boss a boob, even as a joke.
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Gender Neutral

This insult doesn't target a specific gender, can refer to any silly person.

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My sister acted like a boob when she lost her ticket.
Visual representation of the word "Boob"

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