/ˈjɑːbuː/ (YAH-boo)

Definitions

1. noun

A Japanese word that roughly translates to ‘idiot’ or ‘fool’, used to describe someone who has acted foolishly or done something stupid.

“He called himself out for being a yabu for not checking the map before embarking on the hike.”

2. verb

To act foolishly or do something stupid.

“I yabu’d by not bringing an umbrella on a rainy day.”