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Definition of bozo

bozo

/ˈboʊ.zoʊ/
bo · zo
Plural:bozos
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• noun

1

North American A foolish, stupid, rude, or incompetent person (used informally).

Example

"Some bozo parked right across the driveway, blocking everyone from leaving the building."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in 1920s American slang with the meaning of 'fellow' or 'guy' (possibly from Spanish bozo), the word's shift to mean 'fool' or 'idiot' was heavily popularized by the famous children's television character Bozo the Clown, created in 1946.

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