ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bobo

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈboʊboʊ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bobo is a noun meaning A materialistic person who affects an anti-materialistic persona.

Meaning

A materialistic person who affects an anti-materialistic persona.

More Meanings

  1. A self-styled bodyguard or groupie of the nouveau riche (such as a professional athlete or musician).
  2. An imitation of something, particularly a well known product, usually lower in quality than the original.
  3. (Louisiana, Montreal) A boo-boo (a minor injury).

Example Sentences

The small things—an olive grove or a small chapel—take on greater meaning to a Bobo on vacation.

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Related dictionary entries include age, fool, becket, bobber, bourgeois, bobblehead.

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