roubouh

/rʌbˈɔː/ or /ruːbɔʊ/ (US) /ˈrʊbəʊ/ (UK)

Definitions

1. noun

A term used in some online communities to refer to an insult or a provocative statement, often used to elicit a strong reaction or to test boundaries.

“The forum moderator deleted the roubouh comment that had sparked a heated debate among users.”

Synonyms

  • inflammatory remark
  • insult
  • provocation

Antonyms

  • compliment
  • praise