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yob

/jɒb/ noun · British & US
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What does yob mean?

noun

A person, especially a young man, who behaves in a violent or aggressive manner; a lout. A person who is considered to be of low social class or of no account.

Example

"The yob was thrown out of the pub for causing a disturbance."

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