Boor
noun
A rude or impolite person.
He was a boor, always interrupting others and making offensive jokes.
Often appears as...
- a boor at parties
- a boor to women
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A rude or impolite person.
He was a boor, always interrupting others and making offensive jokes.
Often appears as...
- a boor at parties
- a boor to women
Usage tips
Disapproving
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'boor' has a negative tone and implies disrespect for others.
Don't be such a boor; respect the speaker and listen.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Contexts
'Boor' is most commonly used to describe bad behavior in social settings.
He became a boor during the dinner, loudly criticizing the host.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
Perception of what's 'boorish' can vary between cultures; learn these nuances.
In his culture, burping loudly is acceptable, but here he's seen as a boor.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'boor' has a negative tone and implies disrespect for others.
Don't be such a boor; respect the speaker and listen.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Contexts
'Boor' is most commonly used to describe bad behavior in social settings.
He became a boor during the dinner, loudly criticizing the host.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
Perception of what's 'boorish' can vary between cultures; learn these nuances.
In his culture, burping loudly is acceptable, but here he's seen as a boor.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'boor' has a negative tone and implies disrespect for others.
Don't be such a boor; respect the speaker and listen.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Contexts
'Boor' is most commonly used to describe bad behavior in social settings.
He became a boor during the dinner, loudly criticizing the host.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Perception
Perception of what's 'boorish' can vary between cultures; learn these nuances.
In his culture, burping loudly is acceptable, but here he's seen as a boor.
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See Why These Cute...
because I'm a photographer so that seemed fitting for my first two two goats they are all mini goats but doctor that's where I got next and he's a boor goat and he was going to go in someone's
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See Why These Cute...
because I'm a photographer so that seemed fitting for my first two two goats they are all mini goats but doctor that's where I got next and he's a boor goat and he was going to go in someone's
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Quote examples
Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
Donald Trump wouldn't work on paper. Obnoxious, crass, boastful, and vulgar, with garish tastes and a Stepford wife - as a fictional character, he'd seem too crudely drawn. Even in a trashy airport thriller, readers wouldn't buy such a boor as president.
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Rob Corddry
American Comedian
The head writer loves that my character is a boor.
Quote examples
Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
Donald Trump wouldn't work on paper. Obnoxious, crass, boastful, and vulgar, with garish tastes and a Stepford wife - as a fictional character, he'd seem too crudely drawn. Even in a trashy airport thriller, readers wouldn't buy such a boor as president.
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Rob Corddry
American Comedian
The head writer loves that my character is a boor.
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