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boora 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

boor concept
💡 Concept

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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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bʊr/
🇬🇧 UK/bʊə/

🌳Etymology

Rootboor

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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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Don't be such a boor - say please and thank you!

The boor interrupted everyone and never apologized.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

loutoafchurlbarbarianphilistine

Antonyms

gentlemansophisticatearistocrat

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