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booboisie

[boo-bwah-zee]

boob·oi·sie

[boo-bwah-zee]
noun
a segment of the general public composed of uneducated, uncultured persons.

Origin:
blend of boob1 and bourgeoisie; coined by H.L. Mencken in 1922
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Booboisie is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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booboisie

noun
class consisting of all those who are considered boobs 
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