yob

noun
UK: /jɒb/
US: /jɑːb/

  1. A rude and aggressive young man.

    1. The yob shouted loudly.
    2. The yob was causing trouble in the town centre last night.

Synonyms

thug chav hooligan ruffian lout

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "yob" is /jɒb/ in British English and /jɑːb/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yob": thug, chav, hooligan, ruffian, lout.

Example usage of "yob": "The yob shouted loudly.". More examples on the page.