beauf

Clipping of beau-frère (“brother-in-law”). Figurative sense named after Mon Beauf, a character created by French caricaturist Cabu.

• IPA^(key): /bof/, /bɔf/

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beauf m (plural beaufs)

1. (colloquial, slang) brother-in-law

   Synonym: beau-frère

2. (colloquial, figurative, derogatory) boor, yokel

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