Definitions
WordNet 3.0
- adj. of or relating to ancient Boeotia or its people or to the dialect spoken there in classical times
Examples
“[A boeotian enters, followed by his slave, who is carrying a large assortment of articles of food, and by a troop of flute players.]”
“Too bad I'm too boeotian to know how to pronounce it correctly.”
“Word for the Day, Monday, February 22, 2010 -- boeotian”
“A+++ funny stuff and much funnier than polack jokes! hilarious that you directed the boeotian jokes to one of our resident polacks - HD! no, this is going to be more attenuated than you and HD are going with this.”
Lists
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AllisonSylvester dull
"Her personality was very boeotian" Nov 1, 2010
bilby *proffers a potty while the prize panjandrum has a vowel movement* Oct 21, 2008
sionnach too many vowels. Dec 16, 2007
pavonine Also:Boeotian (a.) Of or pertaining to Boeotia; hence, stupid; dull; obtuse.
Boeotian (n.) A native of Boeotia; also, one who is dull and ignorant.
Dec 16, 2007