bobo
The Bisaya word bobo means stupid or unintelligent.
bobo is a derogatory term used to describe someone who is stupid or unintelligent.
Did you know?
- While bobo is an insult in Bisaya, the word 'bobo' in Spanish originally referred to a 'fool' or 'simpleton' in a way that was often more pitiable than malicious.
- In Bisaya culture, calling someone bobo often implies a lack of 'common sense' or 'street smarts' rather than a low academic IQ.
- In some digital gaming communities in the Philippines, typing bobo in chat is often considered 'toxic behavior' and can lead to account bans in certain moderated environments.
Examples in context
- Bobo man kaayo siya.He is so stupid.
- Ngano man ka, bobo?Why are you like that, you idiot?
Example conversation
Two classmates are talking about a student who failed a simple test.
- JuanGrabe, bobo kaayo to siya.Wow, he is so stupid.
- MariaAyaw pag-ingon ana, Juan.Don't say that, Juan.
- JuanPero wala man siya kasabot.But he didn't understand at all.
- MariaBasig naglisod lang siya.Maybe he was just struggling.
