yob

¹

[ yob ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. a teenage lout or hooligan.

y.o.b.

²

abbreviation for

1. year of birth.

yob

/ ˈjɒbəʊ; jɒb /

noun

1. slang.
   an aggressive and surly youth, esp a teenager

Word History and Origins

Origin of yob¹

First recorded in 1855–60; a consciously reversed form of boy

Word History and Origins

Origin of yob¹

C19: perhaps back slang for boy

Example Sentences

"The boy wasn't known for anything. Just for being a yob."

From BBC

Fortunately, this three-night club fest — Seattle’s premier underground metal event — carries the headbanging torch, with death-metal vets Autopsy; Bay Area thrashers Ghoul and Necrot; Eugene, Ore., doom lords Yob; and ’80s skate-thrash sultans Cryptic Slaughter.

From Seattle Times

John Yob, a campaign strategist for Mr. Johnson, did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Tuesday.

From New York Times

In a series of tweets on Monday night, Mr. Yob said that the move to disqualify Republican candidates en masse was politically motivated and criticized the head of the state agency that the elections bureau is part of: Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat who is secretary of state.

From New York Times

Mr. Yob said that the campaign would contest the bureau’s recommendation.

From New York Times