Yobo

Full definition of yobo

Noun

1. (slang, Australia) Someone, usually a male, who is uncouth, badly behaved and obnoxious. Loud and drunk are also characteristics, but not always present.
2. (slang, British) A cruel and brutal fellow.

Synonyms

• yobbo
• bully, hooligan, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, yob, yobbo, gangster, thug, hood

Usage notes

This term is usually applied to fans of sports such as cricket, football and motorcar or bike racing.

It can also be used to describe a tough guy who engages in forceful persuasion or deliberation.

Anagrams

• boyo