Boor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbu̇r/

Meaning & Definition of Boor

Boor (noun)

  1. peasant
  2. a rude or insensitive person

Boor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person whose behavior is offensive to others

    "a loudmouthed boor who embarrassed his family at every social event they attended"

    similar: bastard, beast, bleeder (British), blighter (chiefly British), bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, crud (slang), crumb (slang), cur, dirtbag (slang), dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, schmuck (slang), scum, scumbag (slang), scuzzball (slang), skunk, sleaze, sleazebag (slang), sleazeball (slang), slime, slimeball (slang), slob, snake, so-and-so, sod (chiefly British), stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun
    related: barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus (slang), fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit (chiefly British), nitwit, nut, schmo (slang), airhead, birdbrain, blockhead, dink (slang), dolt, dope, dork (slang), goon, half-wit, idiot, imbecile, moron, turkey, brat, insolent, nuisance, pest, snip, snob, snoot, snot, dweeb (slang), nerd
    near: hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Boor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Boor:

Slang: crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag, scuzzball, sleazebag, sleazeball, slimeball
Chiefly British: blighter, sod
British: bleeder
bastard, beast, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff, churl, clown, creep, cretin, cur, dog, fink, heel, hound, jerk, joker, louse, lout, pill, rat, rat fink, reptile, rotter, scum, skunk, sleaze, slime, slob, snake, so-and-so, stinkard, stinker, swine, toad, varmint, vermin, son of a gun

Related Words for Boor

barbarian, brute, caveman, Neanderthal, savage, loudmouth, vulgarian, lowlife, miscreant, rascal, rogue, roughneck, scab, scamp, scoundrel, villain, wretch, booby, doofus, fool, jackass, nincompoop, ninny, nit, nitwit, nut, schmo, airhead, birdbrain, blockhead

Near Antonyms of Boor

hero, heroine, idol, role model, gentleman, lady, angel, saint

Origin & Etymology of Boor

Dutch boer; akin to Old English būan to dwell bower

First known use: 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Boor

What does "Boor" mean?

"Boor" means peasant. As a noun, it is defined as: peasant.

What is another word for "Boor"?

Other words for "Boor" include bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter, bounder, bugger, buzzard and cad. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Boor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Boor"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Boor". Common alternatives include bastard, beast, bleeder, blighter, bounder, bugger, buzzard, cad, chuff and churl.

What is a slang word for "Boor"?

Slang words for "Boor" include crud, crumb, dirtbag, schmuck, scumbag and scuzzball.

How do you use "Boor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Boor" in a sentence: "a loudmouthed boor who embarrassed his family at every social event they attended".

Is "Boor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Boor" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Boor"?

"Boor" is pronounced /ˈbu̇r/.

What is the origin of the word "Boor"?

"Boor" comes from Dutch boer; akin to Old English būan to dwell bower. First known use: 1548.