beauf

French

Etymology

Clipping of beau-frère (“brother-in-law”). Figurative sense named after Mon Beauf, a character created by French caricaturist Cabu.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bof/
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Noun

beauf m (plural beaufs)

  1. (colloquial, slang) brother-in-law
    Synonym: beau-frère
  2. (colloquial, figuratively, derogatory) boor, yokel, redneck

Derived terms
  • beaufitude
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