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)
- (colloquial, slang) brother-in-law
- Synonym: beau-frère
- (colloquial, figuratively, derogatory) boor, yokel
Derived terms
- beaufitude