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Synonyms of yob

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Another word for yob is ruffian. Other synonyms of yob are boy, hooligan, tearaway, chav and yobbo.

Synonyms and similar words for yob

nounA boy.

nounA person who engages in antisocial behaviour or drunkenness.

  • hooliganA young person who causes trouble or violence, typically as a member of a gang or other group.
  • tearaway BritishAn impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.
  • chav BritishA working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in...
  • yobbo slangA yob.
  • charva slang

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Meaning of yob

  1. noun A boy.
  2. noun A person who engages in antisocial behaviour or drunkenness.

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Questions about synonyms of yob

What is another word for yob?
Yob has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ruffian, boy, hooligan, tearaway, chav, yobbo, charva and bully.
What does yob mean?
Yob means a boy.

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