Meaning
baboon
- a large African or Arabian primate with a long muzzle and cheek pouches
- (figurative, derogatory) a clumsy, uncouth, or foolish person
In a sentence
Abbiamo visto un gruppo di babbuini durante il safari in Kenya.
We saw a group of baboons during the safari in Kenya.
Il babbuino vive principalmente nelle savane e nelle zone rocciose.
The baboon lives mainly in savannas and rocky areas.
Smettila di fare il babbuino e comportati seriamente per una volta.
Stop acting like a clown and behave seriously for once.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| babbuino | masculine · singular |
| babbuini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can be used informally as a mild insult roughly meaning 'fool' or 'buffoon'.