bobbery

[bob-uh-ree]

noun

plural

bobberies 

1. a disturbance; brawl.

bobbery

/ ˈbɒbərɪ /

noun

1. Also called: bobbery pack. a mixed pack of hunting dogs, often not belonging to any of the hound breeds

2. informal,  a noisy commotion

adjective

1. informal,  noisy or excitable

Word History and Origins

Origin of bobbery¹

First recorded in 1810–20, bobbery is from Hindi bāp re “O father!”

Word History and Origins

Origin of bobbery¹

C19: from Hindi bāp re , literally: oh father!

Example Sentences

There was the spectacular save in Round 1 of the playoffs against Tampa Bay that they’re calling The Bobbery, one that will forever be part of Panthers lore.

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I'm not going to kick up a bobbery now when I'm given back my spurs.

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If now I dared sever from "tousle-mops" clever One tress, there would be a rare bobbery, bobbery.

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"He makes bobbery with his wife."

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A squabble; a tumult; a noisy disturbance; as, to raise a bobbery.

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