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

“Why did you dress this bozo she didn’t even know who you were!!!!!” one user wrote in the comments section.

From Los Angeles Times

“When you have these residential spaces, a lot of times it’s because you want to keep the concept high and rents low,” said Danny Bowman, who started his gallery, Bozo Mag, in the revamped garage behind his rented Highland Park house.

From Los Angeles Times

A fig vine grows around a side entrance to Bozo Mag.

From Los Angeles Times

Most's leader, Bozo Petrov, did not mince his words when asked about the possibility of joining an HDZ-led government.

From BBC

In a word, the GOP had a bozo problem.

From Slate

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