beauf
French edit
Etymology edit
Clipping of beau-frère (“brother-in-law”). Figurative sense named after Mon Beauf, a character created by French caricaturist Cabu.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
beauf m (plural beaufs)
- (colloquial, slang) brother-in-law
- Synonym: beau-frère
- (colloquial, figurative, derogatory) boor, yokel