boko

A child gently touches the boko of a friendly dog.

Definition

1. Noun (slang):
   • Nose: "boko" is a slang term referring to the human nose. It is informal and often used humorously or in colloquial speech.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He got a punch right on the boko. (He was hit directly on the nose.)
  • That clown has a big red boko. (That clown has a large red nose.)

Advanced Usage

• "Boko" is rarely used in formal writing; it appears primarily in slang, comic contexts, or old-fashioned colloquial expressions.
  • Mind your boko — don't stick it where it doesn't belong. (Be careful with your nose — don't pry into others' affairs.)

Variants and Related Words

• No common variants or compound words are directly derived from "boko" in standard English.

Synonyms

• Nose (n): the standard term for the facial feature.
• Snout (n): a more animalistic or derogatory synonym for nose.
• Conk (n): another slang term for nose, similar in tone to "boko".

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "boko."

Related Idioms

• "Lead someone by the nose": to control someone completely.
  • She leads him by the nose. (She has total control over him.)
• "Cut off your nose to spite your face": to act out of anger in a way that harms yourself.
  • He quit his job in a rage, but he just cut off his nose to spite his face. (His revenge hurt himself more than others.)