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boko

BOH-koh

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Boko (noun) means a slang or dialect word for the nose. Example: “He got a punch right on the boko.”

noun

A slang or dialect word for the nose.

"He let out a yell, his eyes watering from the punch on the boko." — Mary Dobbs Wood, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Inventing My Childhood (2012)

"He got a punch right on the boko."

"He sang Landor's lines in a quavering falsetto, then broke raucously into the schoolboy battle-cry of "Hit him on the boko, hit him on the boko, Jericho!"" — The Illustrated Weekly of India (1965)

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In plain EnglishAn informal, slightly comic word for someone's nose.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: bokos

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Etymology

First recorded around 1820; possible sources include "beak" (nose), French beaucoup, or "poke" (as in poking one's nose in).

Origin: French · First attested 1820

Class of 1820 boko joined the language around 1820.

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for boko

koko Yoko Naoko Kyoko Momoko Tomoko Hiroko Satoko Kiyoko Kotoko Chiyoko

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Frequently asked questions

What does “boko” mean?

The word “boko” means a slang or dialect word for the nose. In plain terms, an informal, slightly comic word for someone's nose.

How do you pronounce “boko”?

“Boko” is pronounced BOH-koh (/ˈboʊ.koʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “boko” in a sentence?

Here is “boko” used in a sentence: “He got a punch right on the boko.”

What part of speech is “boko”?

“Boko” is a noun.

Where does the word “boko” come from?

The word “boko” dates back to around 1820 and comes from French. First recorded around 1820; possible sources include "beak" (nose), French beaucoup, or "poke" (as in poking one's nose in).

Is “boko” a common word?

“Boko” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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