In spiritual terms the yob, as in the uncontrolled and uncontrollable youth, signifies a quality of waywardness seen in gods such as Loki and Mercury. It is an untamed part of the psyche. In not having respect for the rules laid down by society, the yob draws our attention to those aspects of ourselves and others which refuse to conform. More mundanely, such a figure in dreams can highlight a threat or difficulty in our work or personal field of endeavour.