beauf

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /bof/
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Noun[edit]

beauf m (plural beaufs)

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

Derived terms[edit]

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