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.

Noun

1. a cruel and brutal fellow