yobbo

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yobbo

A large yobbo is shouting angrily on a street corner.

Definition

Noun: A cruel and brutal fellow; a person, typically a young man, who behaves in a rude, aggressive, and often violent manner.

Usage

The word "yobbo" is an informal, chiefly British and Australian term. It is a derogatory label for a loutish, aggressive, and uncouth young man, often one who is part of a gang or group causing trouble in public. It implies thuggish behavior and a lack of respect for social norms.

Examples
  • The police were called to deal with a gang of yobbos vandalizing the bus shelter.
  • He was just a loud yobbo causing a disturbance outside the pub.
  • The quiet neighborhood was plagued by yobbos racing their cars at night.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can sometimes be used more broadly to criticize anyone behaving in a boorish, anti-social, or intimidating way, regardless of age, though the connotation of youth remains strong.
  • It is often associated with specific stereotypical behaviors, such as public drinking, shouting, and petty vandalism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Yob (noun): A shorter, more common variant with identical meaning.
    • The park is full of litter left by yobs.
  • Yobbish (adjective): Describing behavior characteristic of a yobbo.
    • Their yobbish conduct ruined the evening for everyone.
Synonyms
  • Thug: A violent person, especially a criminal.
  • Hooligan: A rowdy, violent person, often involved in gang fights or public disorder.
  • Lout: An uncouth and aggressive man or boy.
  • Rowdy: A noisy, disorderly person.
Related Idioms
  • Yob culture: A term used to describe a perceived societal problem of widespread anti-social behavior by groups of young men.
    • The politician gave a speech about tackling yob culture on the streets.
yobbo

A large yobbo is shouting angrily on a street corner.

Noun
  1. a cruel and brutal fellow

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