Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

yobbo

Noun
/ˈjɒb.əʊ/
Definition
A yobbo is an informal term used to describe a person, typically a young man, who behaves in a rude, aggressive, or anti-social manner.
Examples
  • During the concert, a group of yobboes started causing trouble in the crowd.
  • He was often seen as a yobbo for his reckless behavior at parties.
  • She was fed up with the yobboes who littered the street after the event.
Meaning
Yobbo is often associated with someone who is loud, disruptive, and engages in hooliganism or unruly behavior, particularly in public places.
Synonyms
  • Hooligan
  • Thug
  • Ruffian
  • Delinquent