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boor

|boor|

C1

🇺🇸

/bʊr/

🇬🇧

/bɔːr/

rude person

Etymology
Etymology Information

'boor' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'boer', where 'boer' meant 'farmer'.

Historical Evolution

'boer' changed from the Dutch word 'boer' and eventually became the modern English word 'boor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'farmer', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a rude or insensitive person'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a rude or insensitive person.

He was such a boor at the dinner party, interrupting everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 20:47