"boobery" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From boob + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boob|ery}} boob + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boobery (uncountable)
  1. (informal) Folly; stupidity. Tags: informal, uncountable
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