1
: a stupid awkward person : simpleton
2
: boor, philistine
compared to the civilized and educated European, the American seemed a boob—
J. T. Farrell
J. T. Farrell
boobed; boobing; boobs
Examples of boob in a Sentence
Noun (2)
made an embarrassing boob on a chat show that had all of London laughing
Verb
it was an important speech, and the prime minister knew that he could not afford to boob on it
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
For ladies blessed in the boob department, finding the best bras for large busts that fits great can be a real hassle.
—Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Her cheeky swimwear featured a plunging neckline, plus minimal material on the back and sides, creating the perfect opportunity for a bit of side boob.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
At that second, a song about anime boobs had never sounded sweeter and more poignant.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Underneath her hoodie only bares her belly and some side boob action.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
For ladies blessed in the boob department, finding the best bras for large busts that fits great can be a real hassle.
—Andrea Jordan, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Her cheeky swimwear featured a plunging neckline, plus minimal material on the back and sides, creating the perfect opportunity for a bit of side boob.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
At that second, a song about anime boobs had never sounded sweeter and more poignant.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Boob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boob. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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