The media has joined the debate with disapproving noises about "yob culture," though Dr.
The rowdy yob was causing trouble at the pub.
The yob vandalized the park with graffiti.
The police arrested the yob for shoplifting.
The yob was shouting obscenities in the street.
The yob was involved in a street fight.
The yob was caught on CCTV stealing from the store.
The yob's behavior was unacceptable in a public place.
The yob was known for causing trouble in the neighborhood.
The yob was banned from the mall for disruptive behavior.
The yob was sentenced to community service for his crimes.
Listen Callum, I'm sorry about earlier. I don't really think you are a yob. You are a gentleman.
No, no, no! But do you see what I mean? You sound like a yob.
UK riots: young yobs back on streets despite David Cameron's pledge.
'Yob' is a word that the British press used to describe the rioters.
The frontpage headlines were clear: " Rule of the mob" , " Yob rule" , " Flaming morons" .
Let's hear some real headlines from some British newspapers: UK riots: 11 councils to evict 'riot yobs'.
Ah, I'm not sure I remember seeing this word yob on the BBC news site.
Well, interestingly, what we have here is an example of backslang. If you read the word yob backwards, what do you get?
The media has joined the debate with disapproving noises about "yob culture," though Dr.
The rowdy yob was causing trouble at the pub.
The yob vandalized the park with graffiti.
The police arrested the yob for shoplifting.
The yob was shouting obscenities in the street.
The yob was involved in a street fight.
The yob was caught on CCTV stealing from the store.
The yob's behavior was unacceptable in a public place.
The yob was known for causing trouble in the neighborhood.
The yob was banned from the mall for disruptive behavior.
The yob was sentenced to community service for his crimes.
Listen Callum, I'm sorry about earlier. I don't really think you are a yob. You are a gentleman.
No, no, no! But do you see what I mean? You sound like a yob.
UK riots: young yobs back on streets despite David Cameron's pledge.
'Yob' is a word that the British press used to describe the rioters.
The frontpage headlines were clear: " Rule of the mob" , " Yob rule" , " Flaming morons" .
Let's hear some real headlines from some British newspapers: UK riots: 11 councils to evict 'riot yobs'.
Ah, I'm not sure I remember seeing this word yob on the BBC news site.
Well, interestingly, what we have here is an example of backslang. If you read the word yob backwards, what do you get?
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