bozo

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Meaning · English

A stupid, foolish, or ridiculous person, especially a man.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

‘What’s the big bozo up to?’

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bozo” mean?

A stupid, foolish, or ridiculous person, especially a man.

Is “bozo” formal or informal?

bozo is generally slang.