noun
Uncommon
boob
BOOB
Boob (noun) means a silly mistake. Example: “I made a real boob putting the invoice in the wrong envelope.”
noun
1
A silly mistake.
"I made a real boob putting the invoice in the wrong envelope."
"Forgetting the ring was a classic boob on his part."
2
A woman's breast (informal).
"The comedian made a crude joke about boobs."
verb
1
To make a foolish mistake; to blunder.
"He boobed by sending the email to the whole office by accident."
How to use boob
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a silly slip-up, or slang for a woman's breast — context makes clear which is meant.
When to use it
Very informal; the breast sense can be crude depending on tone, so it is best avoided in polite or professional writing.
Common pairings
make a boob
boob job
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Word forms
- Plural
- boobs
- Third person singular
- boobs
- Past tense
- boobed
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Etymology
A shortened form of "booby," which itself traces back to Spanish bobo, "fool."
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What does “boob” mean?
The word “boob” means a silly mistake. In plain terms, either a silly slip-up, or slang for a woman's breast — context makes clear which is meant.
How do you pronounce “boob”?
“Boob” is pronounced BOOB (/ˈbuːb/ in IPA).
How do you use “boob” in a sentence?
Here is “boob” used in a sentence: “I made a real boob putting the invoice in the wrong envelope.”
What part of speech is “boob”?
Depending on how it is used, “boob” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “boob” come from?
The word “boob” comes from Spanish. A shortened form of "booby," which itself traces back to Spanish bobo, "fool.".
Is “boob” a common word?
“Boob” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “boob” have?
“Boob” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a silly mistake.
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