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boob [ boob ]


noun  (plural boobs)
Definition:
 
1. unintelligent person: somebody who is regarded as unintelligent or ignorant ( slang )

2. U.K. unfortunate mistake: an unfortunate and embarrassing mistake ( informal )



intransitive verb  (past and past participle boobed, present participle boob·ing, 3rd person present singular boobs)
Definition:
 
U.K. make unfortunate mistake: to make an unfortunate and embarrassing mistake ( informal )

[Early 20th century. Shortening of booby1]
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