bozo

[ boh-zoh ]

noun

, Slang.

, plural bo·zos.

1. a fellow, especially a big, strong, stupid fellow.
2. a rude, obnoxious, or annoying person:

   Two or three bozos tried to cut in ahead of the rest of us in the supermarket line.

bozo

/ ˈbəʊzəʊ /

noun

1. slang.
   a man, esp a stupid one

Word History and Origins

Origin of bozo¹

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of bozo¹

C20: of uncertain origin; perhaps based on beau

Example Sentences

The diving suit had shipped some water, and the Judge had gotten a nasty crack on the head—but he was a tough bozo.

From Project Gutenberg

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