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Definition |
to refer to a person in a somewhat mocking or derogatory way |
Examples |
1) Despite his clumsy antics, Joe was always the life of the party,
affectionately known as the resident bozo by his friends. 2)
Tom made such a bozo move in the game that everyone was shaking
their heads in disbelief. |
Etymology |
"Bozo" is believed to have originated from
the Spanish word "bozal," which means an untrained or foolish person,
and it was popularized as slang in the mid-20th century. |
Synonyms |
dimwit, nitwit, dunderhead |
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