What is another word for yob?
Pronunciation: [jˈɒb] (IPA) 
Yob, as a colloquial term, refers to a young man who is boisterous, aggressive, and disruptive in public. Usually, such individuals engage in antisocial activities such as vandalism, fights, and alcohol abuse. There are several synonyms for yob such as lout, thug, brute, hooligan, and hoodlum. These words have almost the same meaning as yob, albeit with slight nuances differing from one to another. Lout specifically denotes a clumsy and oafish person, while thug refers to someone who is violent and brutal. Brute is used to describe an animal-like person, while hooligan and hoodlum both refer to a person who engages in criminal behavior and violence.
