World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries間抜け
Native Script:日本語
Pronunciation / Transliteration: manuke
"彼はまるで間抜けのように振る舞った。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A foolish or stupid person.
"He felt like a complete boob when he realized he had locked his keys inside the car." - 2
A woman's breast.
"She wore a supportive sports bra during her morning run."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The noun sense referring to a foolish person likely originated in early 20th-century American slang, possibly as an alteration of baboon or bob. The anatomical sense emerged later in the mid-20th century as an expressive colloquialism of unknown origin, potentially onomatopoeic or a nursery-word formation.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Boob"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Boob" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
idiot
Transliteration: ee-dyoh
"Il a agi comme un idiot."
Dummkopf
Transliteration: doom-kopf
"Er hat sich wie ein Dummkopf benommen."
stolto
Transliteration: stol-to
"Ha fatto una mossa da stolto."
tonto
Transliteration: ton-to
"Se comportó como un tonto."
boboca
Transliteration: bo-bo-ka
"Ele agiu como um boboca."
मूर्ख
Transliteration: murkh
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह एक मूर्ख की तरह पेश आया।"
笨蛋
Transliteration: bèn dàn
Script: 中文汉字
"他觉得自己像个笨蛋。"
바보
Transliteration: babo
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 바보처럼 행동했다."
間抜け
Transliteration: manuke
Script: 日本語
"彼はまるで間抜けのように振る舞った。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsA barracks or building intended for the accommodation of soldiers, usually located within a fortified place.
A secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Boob"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.