General
yobbo
What does yobbo mean?
A rough, uncultured and often loud person.
"A pack of yobbos were yelling at the ref."
Origin
From 'yob' (back-slang for 'boy') plus '-o'.
Frequently asked questions
What does yobbo mean?
It means a rough, loud, uncultured person, often behaving badly in public.
Where does yobbo come from?
From 'yob', which is 'boy' spelled backwards (back-slang), plus the Australian '-o' suffix.
Is yobbo an insult?
Yes, it's a mildly derogatory term, though it can be used jokingly or even semi-affectionately depending on tone.
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