1. n. & v. sl.
--n.
1. Brit. an embarrassing mistake.
2 a simpleton.
--v.intr. Brit. make an embarrassing mistake.
Etymology: abbr. of BOOBY 2. n. sl. a woman's breast.
Phrases and idioms:
boob tube sl.
1. a woman's low-cut close-fitting usu. strapless top.
2 (usu. prec. by the) US television; one's television set.
Etymology: earlier bubby, booby, of uncert. orig.