noun
boor
boor
noun
1
A rude, ill-mannered person.
"He acted like a boor at the dinner party, interrupting everyone."
How to Use Boor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose manners are crude or rough.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "Boer" (a South African of Dutch descent) or "boar" (a wild pig) — all pronounced similarly.
Word Forms
boors plural
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Etymology
From Dutch boer, "peasant" or "farmer" — the same root as "Boer" and "bauer" — which shifted over time to mean someone lacking refined manners.