Billie
Americannoun
Usage
What does billie mean? There are any number of famous Billies out there—Billie Jean King, Billie Holiday, and Billie Eilish, to name a few. But when it isn't a name, billie can variously refer to a good friend, a policeman's nightstick, money, or a pipe or bong for smoking marijuana.
Example Sentences
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"Pressure is a privilege, and champions adjust," the iconic Billie Jean King once said.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Architects Billie Tsien and Tod Williams brushed off criticism, saying that Obama himself was inspired by the chunky works of the modernist Romanian sculptor.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The pair are good friends, having reached the 2017 Australian Open girls' doubles final together, and were also Junior Billie Jean King Cup team-mates.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Universal’s board said the bid undervalued the company, which is home to artists such as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Billie Eilish.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
I noted as another example of gallows humor that Billie had put out black guest towels and a washcloth for me.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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