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bobo

/ˈboʊboʊ/

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noun

Un bobo, un burgués bohemio

A materialistic person who affects an anti-materialistic persona.

Examples :

"He drives a vintage car, shops at organic markets, and constantly criticizes consumerism, yet his closet is overflowing with designer clothes – he's such a bobo. "

Conduce un coche antiguo, compra en mercados orgánicos y critica constantemente el consumismo, pero su armario está lleno de ropa de diseñador: es un verdadero bobo.

person culture attitude character style society

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noun

Guardaespaldas autoproclamado, groupie

A self-styled bodyguard or groupie of the nouveau riche (such as a professional athlete or musician)

Examples :

"After the basketball star signed his contract, a small crowd of bobos appeared, hoping to be included in his entourage. "

Después de que la estrella de baloncesto firmó su contrato, apareció una pequeña multitud de guardaespaldas autoproclamados, esperando ser incluidos en su séquito.

person group culture style entertainment society job character

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noun

Imitación, falsificación

An imitation of something, particularly a well known product, usually lower in quality than the original.

Examples :

""My little brother bought a 'Space Soldiers' action figure, but it was just a cheap bobo of 'Star Troopers'." "

Mi hermano pequeño compró una figura de acción de 'Space Soldiers', pero era solo una barata falsificación de 'Star Troopers'.

business economy quality

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noun

Chichón, raspón

(Montreal) A boo-boo (minor injury)

Examples :

"Little Marie came home from the playground with a small "bobo" on her knee. "

La pequeña Marie llegó a casa del parque con un pequeño raspón en la rodilla.