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Definition of boor

boor

/bʊər/
boor
Adverb:boorishly
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Plural:boors
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Adjective:boorish
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• noun

1

A rough, ill-mannered, or insensitive person who lacks social grace and refinement.

Example

"He behaved like an utter boor at the dinner party, interrupting the host and complaining loudly about the food."

2

(archaic or historical) A peasant, rustic, or country bumpkin.

Example

"In seventeenth-century plays, the character of the local boor was frequently used to provide comic relief."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'boor' with its homophone 'bore', which refers to a dull or tiresome person rather than someone who is rude and unrefined.

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boondocks
boondoggle
boonies
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Middle Low German 'bur' or Dutch 'boer' (meaning 'peasant' or 'farmer'), sharing a West Germanic root with the English word 'neighbor' and the South African term 'Boer'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boor
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