Baboon
(noun)
- Any of various large, terrestrial monkeys of the genus Papio and related genera, of Africa and Arabia, having a doglike muzzle, large cheek pouches, and a short tail.
- A person who is crude, vulgar, or aggressively boorish.
Origin:
Late middle english babewin, from old french babouin, from italian babbano, from arabic babawīn, from coptic babew, of imitative origin.
Examples:
- The baboon was seen in the park.
- The troop of baboon were foraging for food.
- He was behaving like a baboon, making loud noises and throwing things around.
- She was called a baboon for her rude behavior.
- The baboon's face was expressive and its body was covered in thick fur.