adjective
boorish
BOOR-rihsh
Boorish (adjective) means Rude, crude, or lacking in manners. Example: “His boorish behaviour at the wedding embarrassed his family.”
adjective
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Rude, crude, or lacking in manners.
"His boorish behaviour at the wedding embarrassed his family."
How to use boorish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBehaving in a rude, unrefined way.
Common pairings
boorish behaviour
boorish manners
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more boorish
- Superlative
- most boorish
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Etymology
Formed from "boor" plus the adjective suffix "-ish."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “boorish” mean?
The word “boorish” means rude, crude, or lacking in manners. In plain terms, behaving in a rude, unrefined way.
How do you pronounce “boorish”?
“Boorish” is pronounced BOOR-rihsh (/ˈbʊəɹɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “boorish” in a sentence?
Here is “boorish” used in a sentence: “His boorish behaviour at the wedding embarrassed his family.”
What part of speech is “boorish”?
“Boorish” is an adjective.
