bobo
word
/ˈboʊboʊ/
BOH-boh
/ˈbəʊbəʊ/
BOH-boh
Definition
A 'bobo' is a person who acts silly, foolish, or naive; it can mean someone who is not very smart, or somebody who is easily tricked.
Usage & Nuances
'Bobo' is informal, sometimes playful, sometimes mildly insulting. It's used more often in Spanish and Portuguese, but rarely in English except as a loanword or nickname. Do not use with strangers, as it can sound rude.
Spanish: tonto - boboPortuguese (BR): bobo - toloPortuguese (PT): bobo - toloChinese (Simplified): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Chinese (Traditional): 傻瓜 - 笨蛋Hindi: बेवकूफ़ - मूर्खArabic: أبله - أحمقBengali: বোকা - নির্বোধRussian: дурак - глупецJapanese: バカ - まぬけVietnamese: ngốc - khờKorean: 바보 - 멍청이Turkish: aptal - enayiUrdu: بیوقوف - احمقIndonesian: bodoh - tolol
Example Sentences
Don't be a bobo and forget your keys again.
basic
Only a bobo would believe that story.
basic
I can't believe I was such a bobo and gave him my password.
natural
Stop acting like a bobo—think before you speak!
natural
My little brother is a total bobo when it comes to video games.
natural
He acts like a bobo in class.
basic