Babooze

/bah-BOOZE/

A fool. An idiot.

From Portuguese "babosa" — used to tease someone who did something dumb. Softer than calling someone stupid. More affectionate.

Examples

  • You is one babooze.
  • Eh, babooze, watch where you going.

Origin

Portuguese

Alternate spellings

Baboose

portuguese-root people

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