yob

¹

[ yob ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. a teenage lout or hooligan.

y.o.b.

²

abbreviation for

1. year of birth.

yob

/ ˈjɒbəʊ; jɒb /

noun

1. slang.
   an aggressive and surly youth, esp a teenager

Word History and Origins

Origin of yob¹

First recorded in 1855–60; a consciously reversed form of boy

Word History and Origins

Origin of yob¹

C19: perhaps back slang for boy

Example Sentences

Yob joins several other recent Paul hires who have come from all corners of the GOP.

From The Daily Beast

Gunter, the man I suspect, as a matter of fact, is known as the 'Hoxton Yob.'

From Project Gutenberg

Bote he is dem young faller bane goin' 'round hare dees two, t'ree days, lukin' lak preacher out of a yob.

From Project Gutenberg

Ay yust bet yu she get groggy, for her yob ban purty tough; But the bell don't "dingle dangle," it ant even making bluff.

From Project Gutenberg

It iss ein goot yob,” he repeated, constantly—“ein goot yob.

From Project Gutenberg

"I hold ma yob, yes," growled the Swede, a sudden flame coming into his heavy eyes.

From Project Gutenberg