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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Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 June 2025
With so many cuts to choose from—triangle, bandeau, underwire, tankini—finding the best swimsuits for small boobs can take trial and error.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025
Its plunging neckline draws attention to my boobs, but the material is lightly compressive and smoothing enough to keep them (as well as my tummy) in place.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025
This outing mostly exists so Layla can soft-launch her new boyfriend, Cameron, a soccer coach who was raised Mormon — and also her new boobs.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The gown's ensemble put Cyrus' ribcage tattoo on display while also revealing a hint of side boob.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 June 2025
With so many cuts to choose from—triangle, bandeau, underwire, tankini—finding the best swimsuits for small boobs can take trial and error.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025
Its plunging neckline draws attention to my boobs, but the material is lightly compressive and smoothing enough to keep them (as well as my tummy) in place.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 June 2025
This outing mostly exists so Layla can soft-launch her new boyfriend, Cameron, a soccer coach who was raised Mormon — and also her new boobs.
—Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for boob
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“Boob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boob. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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