boor — a rude, ill-mannered person with no social graces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rude, ill-mannered person with no social graces
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʊr/
Korean meaning: 무례하고 예의 없는 사람, 촌뜨기
Korean pronunciation: **부**어
Example Sentences
- Don't be such a boor - say please and thank you!
- The boor interrupted everyone and never apologized.
- Despite his wealth, he remained a boor who chewed with his mouth open.
boor
NOUN//bʊr//
a rude, ill-mannered person with no social graces

a large man in wrinkled clothes loudly slurps soup while talking with his mouth full of food. He gestures wildly with his spoon, splashing soup droplets across the white tablecloth. His loud voice and crude table manners disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the restaurant. Other diners at nearby tables turn their heads with disgusted expressions and cover their ears. A waiter approaches hesitantly, looking uncomfortable and uncertain how to handle the situation. a rude, ill-mannered person with no social graces
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Origin
From Middle Dutch 'boer' meaning farmer or peasant. Originally neutral, it gained negative connotations when city dwellers began associating rural farmers with crude, unrefined behavior.
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“Don't be such a boor - say please and thank you!”
“The boor interrupted everyone and never apologized.”
“Despite his wealth, he remained a boor who chewed with his mouth open.”
“She couldn't believe she had to sit next to such a boor at the wedding.”
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