Pronunciation: /dʒəˈbroʊni/

Definitions of jabroni

noun a slang term used to describe a foolish or incompetent person

Example Sentences

A1 My little brother is such a jabroni when he tries to act tough.

A2 The wrestler called his opponent a jabroni before the match.

B1 The group of friends jokingly referred to each other as jabronis.

B2 The coach was frustrated with the player's lack of effort and called him a jabroni.

C1 The comedian used the term 'jabroni' in his stand-up routine to mock arrogant people.

C2 The CEO dismissed the incompetent employee as a jabroni during the meeting.

Examples of jabroni in a Sentence

formal The term 'jabroni' is often used in professional wrestling to refer to a wrestler who is considered a loser or a joke.

informal Hey jabroni, pass me the remote!

slang I can't believe that jabroni tried to cut in line at the grocery store.

figurative Don't be a jabroni and make sure to double-check your work before submitting it.

Grammatical Forms of jabroni

past tense

jabronied

plural

jabronis

comparative

more jabroni

superlative

most jabroni

present tense

jabroni

future tense

will jabroni

perfect tense

have jabronied

continuous tense

jabroniing

singular

jabroni

positive degree

jabroni

infinitive

to jabroni

gerund

jabroniing

participle

jabronied

Origin and Evolution of jabroni

First Known Use: 1980 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'jabroni' is believed to have originated in professional wrestling circles as a derogatory term for a wrestler who is seen as a loser or a nobody.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'jabroni' has evolved from being a term used exclusively in wrestling to being used more broadly in popular culture to describe someone who is inept or foolish.