word
Boorish
BUU-rihsh
/ˈbʊrɪʃ/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
boorish
Dictionary meaning
Ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance.
Examples
- Was boorish and insensitive.
Synonyms: swinish
People also look up
Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Boorish” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction