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British slang
A rude, aggressive, or violent young man.
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Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Tone
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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yob means A rude, aggressive, or violent young man. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"yob" means A rude, aggressive, or violent young man. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Can sound rude or teasing depending on tone.
Avoid using it with strangers or in formal settings.
Sensitive: violent
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