noun
bozo
BOH-zoh
noun
1
An informal, mildly insulting term for a foolish or ridiculous person.
"Only a bozo would leave the car keys in the ignition overnight."
How to Use Bozo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA silly or incompetent person, used as a mild insult.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat dated; mostly used jokingly or in mock exasperation.
Word Forms
bozos plural, Bozos plural, Bozo plural
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Etymology
First recorded in early 20th-century American English; its exact origin is uncertain, though it predates the clown character "Bozo."