bovver

[ bov-er ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. troublemaking or rowdiness by street gang youths.

bovver

/ ˈbɒvə /

noun

1. slang.
   1. rowdiness, esp caused by gangs of teenage youths
   2. ( as modifier )

      a bovver boy

Word History and Origins

Origin of bovver¹

1965–70; representing Cockney pronunciation of bother (noun), probably originally as a euphemism

Word History and Origins

Origin of bovver¹

C20: slang pronunciation of bother

Example Sentences

"I don't bovver," he said, with a cross look in the direction of his brother and sister Rochesters.

From Project Gutenberg

I want to show the presents Mr. Bovver has sent us from New York—one for each of us.

From Project Gutenberg