What does Jabroni mean? What is the definition of this internet slang word? Learn how and when to use this term with conversation examples and ESL infographic.
Jabroni Meaning
What Does Jabroni Mean?
‘Jabroni’ is a foolish type of person. A term used to describe someone who thinks they can do something they clearly can not or what someone will get called if they lost or are about to lose a competition.
Origin of Jabroni
The term ‘Jabroni’ was frequently used by its creator Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson during his wrestling career. During his career, he called many by this term to put fear in them and make them feel weak and insignificant. Still today it is known as wrestling slang and mainly used by wrestling fans.
The Rock got his term ‘jabroni’ from the original wrestler term ‘jobber’ which meant loser.
Conversation Examples
How you will find this internet slang word being used.
Example 1
- Texter 1: Hey how have you been?
- Texter 2: Good, I think I may buy a motorcycle.
- Texter 1: Wth?
- Texter 2: Yeah, I just have that feeling I would enjoy it.
- Texter 1: Don’t be a jabroni, I mean dude you can’t even ride a bicycle.
Here you have friends talking and one wants a motorcycle and the other has to remind them that they can’t even ride a bike, which is a motorcycle minus the motor. It would be a dumb foolish idea for them to buy any motorized vehicle on two wheels.
- wth – What The Hell or What The Heck
Example 2
- Guy 1: Hey watch this!
- (Guy 1 tries to jump his bike over a porch railing, but instead falls on his butt.)
- Guy 2: Man where is the camera when you need it.
- Guy 1: Dude that freaking hurt, you jerk.
- Guy 2: Dude! You are such a jabroni.
Two friends doing stupid stunts in their back yard will always result in one being called a fool and/or ‘jabroni’.
Example 3
- Girl 1: I won, I won, I won!
- Girl 2: Whatever you cheated.
- Girl 1: No I didn’t, you’re just a sore loser.
- Girl 2: No I’m not!
- Girl 1: Oh my gosh come on, there is no reason to be that way. You the jabroni girl, you know I still love you though. Friends forever!
Two girl best friends fighting because one wins at a game they are playing, the loser can’t help but be a sore loser. However, her best buddy says no worries friends forever.
Jabroni Meaning Infographic
Last Updated on March 18, 2020
Very informational, thank you !!
The Rock did not create Jabroni. The Iron Sheik did – please correct and respect the legend forever.