Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boor

noun
/bʊr/
Definition
A rude or unmannered person.
Examples
  • He acted like a boor at the dinner party, interrupting everyone and speaking loudly.
  • Her boorish behavior at the event left a negative impression on the other guests.
Meaning
The term ‘boor’ refers to someone who is socially awkward and lacks good manners, often behaving in a crude or insensitive way.
Synonyms
  • oaf
  • lout
  • clod
  • brute
  • vulgarian