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boor

/bɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does boor mean?

noun

A person who is extremely rude or ill-mannered; a person who is coarse and unrefined in their behavior or manners. A boor is often someone who is insensitive to the feelings of others and is not considerate of social norms.

Example

"The boorish behavior of the guest at the dinner party was embarrassing for everyone involved."

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