boob
1a stupid person; fool; dunce.
British. a blunder; mistake.
British. to blunder.
Origin of boob
1Words Nearby boob
Other definitions for boob (2 of 2)
a female breast.
Origin of boob
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How to use boob in a sentence
The most common example of flattening light in residential contexts is the ubiquitous “boob light,” usually placed in the middle of the ceiling and equipped with a strong bulb.
Lighting tricks that will make small rooms feel gigantic | Hugh Neill | September 22, 2021 | Popular-ScienceTo put it plainly, if you’re looking at someone standing in front of a wall, the wall will seem closer if a distant bright bulb is illuminating both the person and the wall at the same intensity—the boob light effect.
Lighting tricks that will make small rooms feel gigantic | Hugh Neill | September 22, 2021 | Popular-ScienceHe said he wanted me to get plastic surgery for the scars on my torso from cancer surgery and get a boob job.
We can learn7 enough in two lessons to make good in this boob community.
You Should Worry Says John Henry | George V. HobartA small boy once defined a boob as one who always treats other people better than he does himself.
Mince PieAuthor: Christopher Darlington MorleyRelease Date: October 10, 2004 [eBook #13694] | Christopher Darlington Morley
Of course, what bothers other people is that the boob is so happy.
Mince PieAuthor: Christopher Darlington MorleyRelease Date: October 10, 2004 [eBook #13694] | Christopher Darlington MorleyNature must love the boob, because she is a good deal of a boob herself.
Mince PieAuthor: Christopher Darlington MorleyRelease Date: October 10, 2004 [eBook #13694] | Christopher Darlington MorleyIt is the boob who is always willing to look hopefully for angels who will see them ultimately.
Mince PieAuthor: Christopher Darlington MorleyRelease Date: October 10, 2004 [eBook #13694] | Christopher Darlington Morley
British Dictionary definitions for boob (1 of 2)
/ (buːb) slang /
an ignorant or foolish person; booby
British an embarrassing mistake; blunder
a female breast
(intr) British to make a blunder
Origin of boob
1British Dictionary definitions for boob (2 of 2)
/ (buːb) /
a prison
of poor quality, similar to that provided in prison: boob coffee
Origin of boob
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