bobbery

American  

[bob-uh-ree] / ˈbɒb ə ri /

noun

plural

bobberies

1. a disturbance; brawl.

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bobbery British  

/ 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

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adjective

1. informal noisy or excitable

Etymology

Origin of bobbery

First recorded in 1810–20, bobbery is from Hindi bāp re “O 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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

"He makes bobbery with his wife."

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg